Ask HN: How to Break into Defense Industry?

[NewRecruit]

Specific to North America.

Hey HN, I have an engineering background and have been working on hardware projects tangentially related to defense applications, with a hobbyist focus. I have a lot of interest in working for/contracting with a company in the Defense Industry, but aside from trying to join the army (?!?) I'm not sure how to get my foot in the door. Especially now since a lot of places don't seem to be hiring or taking on extra projects.

What would you advise someone in my position? Thanks!

[sushshshsh]

They built the walls pretty high sadly. Best bet is to choose a vendor to the industry, or even a vendor to a vendor

[gutz_ex_s3v3n]

Raytheon?