A new survey finds that a third of tech workers are more likely to consider a Pentagon job.

Amid slowdowns in the tech sector, more than a third of industry workers say they are more likely to work on military projects now than they were a year ago, according to a new Morning Consulting analysis originally shared with Axios.

Why is it important? The continuation of the technology exodus could provide an opportunity for the Pentagon and defense contractors to recruit top coding talent.

What they say: “From a hiring perspective, tech workers want stability,” Jordan Marlatt, technology analyst at Morning Consult, told Axios. “They want fun things to do, and they want work-life balance.”

Grab it fastIn recent years, the tech sector has shied away from discussing its work with the military amid employee protests over the ethics of using certain technologies in combat.

In numbers: 34% of 441 US technology workers surveyed by Morning Advisor said they are more likely than a year ago to use their skills on military projects.

• 38% of those employees said they would like the opportunity to work on interesting projects, and 33% said they were more likely to go into defense work because of “financial issues.”
• Nearly half (48%) of technology workers surveyed said they would support their employer considering defense contracts involving battlefield technologies.

between the linesGovernment agencies may have a better chance of hiring technology talent if they emphasize job stability and the new technologies they contribute, says Sonnet Frisbie, Morning Consult’s chief geopolitical risk analyst in Europe, with a focus on the Middle East. and Africa told Axios.

• “They have to play to the needs of the applicants, not just their values,” Frisby said.

Yes, but: Despite the increased demand for military careers, most tech workers still think the tech sector is better for offering better pay, benefits and mission-driven opportunities.

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