Embedded Digital Design Engineer at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£40,000 – £60,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification)
Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design
Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g., partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling/analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design)
Experience or knowledge in integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms
Desire to work with cutting-edge technology, enjoy problem-solving, and work as part of multi-disciplined teams

Responsibilities

Involvement in all phases of the development cycle, from initial embedded design (e.g., partitioning functions between Software and FPGA domains) to design implementation, on-target integration, and test
Development of complex embedded digital systems, including advanced DSP systems (e.g., Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, and safety/security critical systems
Work with latest embedded devices from major vendors (e.g., Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices)
Multi-disciplinary work across Embedded-System design, Software design, FPGA design, and Hardware design
Opportunities for technical and team lead roles to develop technical and leadership skills

Skills

Embedded Systems

Digital Design

VHDL

Verilog

FPGA

RTL

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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