Re: jobs in ada?

[rlove@antispam.neosoft.com (Robert B. Love )]

In <01bcfadf$4c3abc60$0f02000a@luisespi> "Luis Espinal" wrote:
> something I would enjoy. But, when I search for jobs in ADA, the vast
> majority of them requires knowledge that seem more of a electrical 
engineer
> than of a computer scientist. Not only that, I've been told at school 
that
> electrical engineers have a better chance to get a job in ADA than a
> computer scientist because of the nature of most of the applications

Well, its true, you must be able to _do_ something with the language.
Its not just enough to speak it.  However, if you're willing to learn
I think most corporations would accept you at an entry level.

The problem I see is that CS guys don't want to do the avionics type
work and they only want to work in the "in" language (C++).  EE
guys want to do avionics and are willing to tackle any language.

Again, I think it boils down to willingness.  At job interviews be
interested in the job, show a willingness and be patient.  Getting
the first job is the most difficult.  You school will have a placement
office that will schedule interviews with companies willing to accept
new hires.  

Also, there are non-avionic tasks done in Ada too.  Try seeking those
out.

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