Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
NoVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently studying for a degree in an Electrical, Electronic, Avionics, Electro-mechanical or related Engineering field
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

  • Generating ideas and capturing requirements
  • Design work including architecture design and detailed design
  • Exposure to hardware integration with other modules by collaboratively working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Iterative prototype testing and final product testing
  • Work on projects at all stages of the Engineering Product Lifecycle
  • Gain exposure to a wide array of sub-systems and technologies
  • Work with a wide range of Engineering functions and stakeholders to negotiate, integrate and deliver
  • Design and specification of missile systems, including design and performance trade-off studies
  • Influence delivery of bespoke electrical/electronic subsystems (e.g. Control Units, Power Supply Units, and Datalinks)
  • Assist in testing of components and missiles during development

Skills

Power Electronics
RF Design
Antenna Design
Analogue Electronics
Digital Electronics
PCB Layout
Hardware Integration
Prototype Testing
Requirements Capture
System Design

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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