Future Battlespace Solutions – Undergraduate Placement at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£20,000 – £20,000Compensation

InternshipExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

DefenceIndustries

Requirements

Currently studying towards a degree in Maths, Physics, Astronomy, Systems or Software Engineering, Computational Studies, Operational Research, Economics, History, Statistics or War Studies (or similar) discipline
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must be able to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for the role

Responsibilities

Considering concepts and technologies for products that will be used beyond 15 years from now
Developing, running and documenting models used to study and visualise the future
Defining study inputs and investigating results to identify key conclusions
Self-managed research tasks on specified topics
Assisting with the delivery of workshops and wargames with internal and external stakeholders including members of the armed forces
Preparation of presentations and reports for delivery to both internal and external customers
Exploring system capability for both MBDA and market products
Working across Operational Analysis, Weapon Systems Concepts, and Battle Modelling teams on multiple projects

Skills

operational analysis

weapon systems concepts

battle modelling

mathematical modelling

simulation tools

air combat flight simulator

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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