Electronics Graduate Engineer 2023 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree qualified (minimum 2.2) in Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics or a related subject
  • Highly Desirable: Individuals with a leaning / bias towards RF, and evidence of any projects that have involved fibre optic or miniaturised digital design

Responsibilities

  • Complete four 6-month placements gaining hands-on experience in areas such as motor control and drive systems for Actuation Systems, Communications and RF design for Datalinks and Telemetry Systems, Safety Critical Arming Units, FPGA firmware, Digital and microprocessor design for Seeker Systems and Weapon Controller Units, Test solutions and equipment, and New and emerging technologies for Internal Research and Development
  • Undertake potential placements at the manufacturing facility in Bolton or at EE’s French office in Paris, France
  • Experience the entire ‘design, make, prove’ process
  • Organise and lead the EE Summer Placement and work experience program
  • Organise a regular visit to the MBDA EE France office
  • Organise a regular visit to the EE Bolton manufacturing facility
  • Manage the EE laboratory
  • Support EE improvements and knowledge management activities
  • Work independently, in focused electronics teams, and in dynamic multi-disciplinary teams integrating with mechanical, software, and servomechanism design
  • Participate in potential travel to non-UK MBDA locations (France, Germany, Italy) for integration activities, meetings, and equipment testing
  • Work towards IET accreditation (C. Eng or I. Eng registration)

Skills

Motor Control
RF Design
FPGA Firmware
Digital Design
Microprocessor Design
Telemetry Systems
Actuation Systems
Weapon Control Units
Test Equipment

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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