Daren Scot Wilson:
I live in Orlando, apparently the Mecca of the simulation world.? Job searches often turn up positions in which secret clearances are needed.? These local companies make aircraft simulators, military weapons trainers, large machine repair training simulators, etc.? Many of these companies have military customers.? Recruiters have been calling me since January telling me about one position or another in simulation.
This may sound exciting to some people, but being more peace oriented, I’m concerned about working for military customers.? Perhaps that can be avoided; there are plenty of civilian commercial projects too.
Also, some say that simulation software development is a fairly closed world where you practically have to already be a member to join.? But then, I’m not sure what to believe, as I’ve never been in this world and have only a sketchy impression.? (I don’t give a lot of weight to what recruiters say.)
What I like about simulation is the combination of software development with 3D graphics, geometry, physics and high-performance number crunching.? The pay is good, too.? So I don’t know if it’s wise to go for a job in simulation.? Has anyone been in this world, who can describe what it’s really like in there, and answer my concerns?
