Electronic Engineering - Undergraduate Placement at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£20,000 – £20,000Compensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

DefenceIndustries

Requirements

Currently studying towards a Degree in an Engineering, Maths, Physics or Computing discipline

Responsibilities

Work on real-world engineering projects in the Electronic Engineering department, assigned to an actual missile project
Gain exposure to the Electronic Engineering product lifecycle, various electronics designs, department teams, and projects
Spend the first part of the placement embedded in the Missile Design team, working on prime Missile Design
Spend the second part of the placement with the Test Systems team, focusing on designing test solutions to test and prove the prime design
Engage in complex circuit design (Analogue, Digital, FPGA etc.) for computers, safety-related products, datalinks, ground/firing equipment etc
Apply analogue and digital circuit test techniques and circuit design
Use microwave/RF test measurement techniques and design
Perform analysis and characterisation techniques
Contribute to test system design and testability of a design
Spend time in the lab and office, gaining exposure to laboratory work, PCB Layout, Circuit Design & Simulations (using tools such as LTSpice & Zuken), test procedures, and task package management
Work with highly experienced engineers from a range of fields to develop technically and professionally

Skills

Electronics Design

System Integration

Weapon Control Units

Actuators

Telemetry

Communication Systems

Electronic Engineering

Lab Testing

Missile Systems

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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