[withaspark]

I recommend considering fields in modeling and simulations (aeronautics/defense and power generation simulations were great opportunities for me going from ME undergrad to experienced SE). Expect to work in Fortran/Ada/C/C++ though, but I found an ME background is a huge advantage over the typical SE/CE candidates and are highly coveted by defense, utility, and consulting firms. It gives you endless opportunities to actually practice the diverse knowledge/skills built in a decent ME program.