Electronic Engineer - Summer Placement 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
Undergraduate student suitable for a 3-month summer placement

Responsibilities

Work with a small team of undergraduate summer placement students to plan, manage, design, and deliver a missile-related project
Develop skills in detailed circuit design, analogue and digital circuit test techniques, analysis and characterisation techniques, manufacturing (machining, PCB manufacture, circuit card assembly), and test & evaluation of design
Spend time in the lab building experimental hardware
Potentially write software and firmware
Use schematic design tool (Zuken)
Develop time management and project planning skills
Potentially use modelling & simulation tools such as Matlab and Simulink
Work independently, in focused electronics teams, and in dynamic multi-disciplinary teams (integrating with mechanical, software, and servomechanism design)
Occasionally travel to other MBDA sites (primarily work onsite in Stevenage)

Skills

Electronics Design

System Integration

Weapon Control Units

Actuators

Telemetry

Communication Systems

Project Management

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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