Engineering disciplines and defence-industry recruitment

Is mechanical engineering the best discipline for defence work?

There is no single preferred discipline across the industry. Electrical engineering is suggested, while chemical engineering is associated with strong recruitment by both arms and perfume companies.

Mechanical engineering does not receive an unqualified endorsement as the best discipline for defence work. Electrical engineering is suggested, followed by the qualification that demand depends on the branch of the industry. Chemical engineering receives particular attention because arms manufacturers and perfume companies can compete for the same graduates. One participant recalls seeing both industries recruit students before graduation. This is a personal observation about recruitment, without employment statistics or a universal ranking of engineering degrees.