The Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines; Which would be best for computer engineering graduate?
1 25 Oct 2017 04:30 by u/Pal
Which branches have occupations that best take advantage of the skills acquired by a computer engineering bachelor's?
1 25 Oct 2017 04:30 by u/Pal
Which branches have occupations that best take advantage of the skills acquired by a computer engineering bachelor's?
13 comments
1 u/SayTan 25 Oct 2017 04:47
USAF has better food, better facilities, and newer kit.
0 u/Octocopter 25 Oct 2017 04:42
If you have to ask that I doubt you are a graduate.
1 u/Pal [OP] 25 Oct 2017 12:34
Can you elaborate?
0 u/Octocopter 25 Oct 2017 20:26
If you are set on one of the four branches go Air Force or Navy. If comp sci is your main interest they will have the best opportunities for you in that field.
1 u/Pal [OP] 25 Oct 2017 22:55
Thanks!
0 u/Clem_Fister 25 Oct 2017 04:51
My guess is none of them. Second choice would be AF. Marine Corps is right out, unless you want to sit around getting rusty for four years.
0 u/RoundWheel 25 Oct 2017 07:47
Likely going to be the Army or the Air Force. The Army does have comp engineers for a variety of tasks. They tried to recruit me years ago. But the Air Force is notorious for cushy tech jobs.
Your best bet is to simply talk with a recruiter.
0 u/MysticLord 25 Oct 2017 09:16
Go reserves or National Guard then try to join the NSA once you have clearance. With the swamp draining there will be lots of openings, you will be challenged, and you'll have more opportunities than someone that worked in industry.
0 u/Pal [OP] 25 Oct 2017 12:32
What advantage is there towards working for the NSA? I am not really too keen to working for them, considering the recent allegations.
0 u/MysticLord 27 Oct 2017 00:46
Security clearance + Experience > Experience
You have twice as many potential employers.
You will be at the cutting edge of your field - the NSA is the biggest employer of mathematicians in the world.
0 u/Pal [OP] 28 Oct 2017 01:59
That is a good point.
0 u/MysticLord 28 Oct 2017 22:34
More potential employers means higher salary, less time in-between jobs, more chances for building your skillsets, and a longer career.
0 u/goatboy 25 Oct 2017 09:29
Depends on the specialty and area of programming.