Effector Controller Project Engineer (RMO) at MBTA

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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£50,000 – £65,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
Driven and experienced engineer
Understanding of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems or similar advanced technology
Understanding of how sub-systems (e.g., Command and Control Processing Unit, console, racks) work, including hardware, physical certification, and software aspects
Understanding of Unit Production Cost (UPC) for equipment
Understanding of sub-contractor management (internal and external)
Understanding of key activities in the engineering development lifecycle (e.g., design reviews such as PDR/DDR/CDR)
Ability to work within a multi-discipline engineering team (e.g., Systems, mechanical, electrical, software)
Preparedness for dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site

Responsibilities

Manage the Technical Requirement Specification (TRS) of the equipment
Capture transversal engineering stakeholder needs (e.g., Safety, Cyber, Human Factors, Customer Support Services)
Understand the ability to trade requirements for cost and schedule
Develop and understand interface specifications
Manage technical interface with the Equipment Design Authority, including acceptance of the equipment delivery
Support equipment integration at the system level
Manage the Statement of Work (SOW) of the equipment
Lead the technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the supplier
Manage schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics for assigned work packages
Understand and contribute to limiting technical risks
Coordinate work packages for internal and external suppliers to develop products, ensuring cost, deadlines, and technical choices align with specifications
Focus on hardware delivery and physical certification aspects of the Command and Control Processing Unit (C2PU), console, and racks
Ensure consistency of weapon system equipment with system performance and project commitments

Skills

Laser Directed Energy Weapon

LDEW

systems engineering

technical interface

project management

security clearance

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.

'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.

North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.

The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.

MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.

The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.

NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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