I've been in various engineering jobs for about 10 of the last 13 years. In each one, I was in some form of cubicle. The best was probably my previous place, where the cube walls were about six feet high (can't see over the walls unless you really try), and the room was relatively quiet. My...
I work in engineering at Large Defense Contractor Inc. I’m a mid-level engineer, just your basic dude-with-a-degree-and-some-experience, down in the trenches doing the day-to-day engineering work. The work itself is enjoyable. Cutting edge technology, many different applications, and...
I'm currently a mid-level engineer at a large defense contractor. Lately, things have been slowing down. All of the signs are there: There just isn't as much work as their used to be. Some of the guys who work there as contractors (as opposed to direct hires) have had their contracts cut...
OK, so I’m in the process of searching for a new job. I have a BS in Aerospace Engineering, and 5 years of experience as an engineer.
I know that the Big Four consulting firms hire engineers as consultants. After searching their job listings, I found one that looked interesting. The Job...
