I believe a company’s type as well as their financial standings throughout the years is something to consider when deciding to work with them. I think this is extremely important when you have been working in the field for a few years and are deciding to move companies. You want to make sure the company you are working for is secure and that you will not be losing your job anytime soon.
I think for a new graduate, sometimes it better to take the job despite its finance because experience is more important. Not all graduates are able to work with a secure, top company straight out of school. Working for a start-up is a great way to gain experience and eventually if necessary to be able to switch companies.If given the opportunity to work for a start up or a well established company, I would personally start with the well established company. Networking is extremely important in the engineering field.