Archival Electronics and some more

[patchell]

Rob wrote:

> This is already happening. The bean counters are buying into that everything
> is done with "software". Well, try building an amp or power supply in
> "software".
> Typically, our analog engrs get about 10k less a year than the embedded
> software engrs, and the analog engrs always have to do a lot more labor
> intensive testing before letting the product go out.
>
> Most of the embedded software engrs are pretty good, but I wonder why they
> sometimes hire CS ppl for the job.. Most CS types just out of school are
> downright dangerous around electronics.. Dont let em near voltage or a scope
> for the first few months! heh
>
> Rob

    I used to be an analog engineer and switched to Embedded Programming.  It is
funny, now I am typecast as a digital dude, and they are reluctant to let me do
the analog stuff.  But you are right, the pay is better.

    -Jim

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