How Can a Physics Degree Lead to a Diverse Career in Aerospace and Defense?

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Retired "member of the technical staff", with a B Sc in Physics. Worked in aerospace and defense for 31 years (4 US Navy, 27 at various contractors). Mechanic for most of my pre-baccalaureate employment. Sneaked in a bit of unemployment in the early '90s when peace broke out, and taught high school physics and math for a couple of years, then got back to engineering until retirement, at age 62. Work included isotope separation, spacecraft antennas, low observables, and mechanical design. Also worked in missile defense systems. Weird, huh? Physics people can work in many disciplines.
 
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