Mechanical Engineer (Missile Architecture Department) – Undergraduate Placement 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£23,495 – £23,495Compensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently studying for a degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production/Manufacturing Engineering discipline
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

  • Work between customer requirements and the product development process to establish a coherent top-level missile design
  • Develop and deliver the missile’s verification and validation strategy
  • Deliver and support a product our customers are satisfied with
  • Manage the equipment design process
  • Perform risk analysis, supplier down select and performance trade studies
  • Develop and manage equipment verification and validation process by generating requirements, design verification strategies, supporting trials and procurement specialists
  • Manage the on-quality, on-schedule and on-cost delivery of supplier hardware using project management skills and toolsets
  • Work with a wide range of technical functions and provide direct input towards project delivery across the business
  • Work on allocated projects at any stage of the design lifecycle
  • Learn how to manage elements of missile equipment design process
  • Gain a practical understanding of the verification and validation lifecycle of defence products
  • Assist with trials and testing of components and missiles during the development phase
  • Support certification, manufacture and delivery of hardware

Skills

Mechanical Design
Risk Analysis
Trade Studies
Project Management
Verification Strategy
Validation Strategy
Supplier Management

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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