The answer to every problem cited is simply pay. When there’s unlimited DoD budget for Palantir or Anduril contracts compared to barely livable wage for enlisted personnel, it’s a no-brainer why people go work for defense contractors instead.
Enlisted or Officer, you’ll not break $200k annual earnings until at least 20 years of experience and Lieutenant General or higher rank.
NSA after a decade of experience you may approach 200k.
Enlisted or Officer, you’ll not break $200k annual earnings until at least 20 years of experience and Lieutenant General or higher rank.
NSA after a decade of experience you may approach 200k.
Anduril starts entry-level at $200k.