[rhexs]

FYI the average defense contractor engineer isn't paid nearly that much (as compared to true private industry) and puts in quite a bit of free OT. Senior/PM salaries may get that high in DC but I don't think that is anywhere near the norm. There can be a lot of money made in defense, but it's almost always in the marketing/sales/guys winning the contracts. Most of those guys are ex-government.

Along with a disappointing salary, you also get industry leading job instability. Enjoy job cuts every two years -- sign up to be a defense contractor today!