Mechanical Engineer - Summer Placement 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

Defence, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Studying towards a Degree in an Engineering discipline (including General, Mechanical, Production/Manufacturing, Aeronautical/Aerospace), Materials Science or Technology Degree discipline
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on work experience interacting with hardware, using rapid prototyping facilities, external manufacture, assembly builds, and laboratory tests
Work collaboratively with other departments on common projects supported by technical specialists
Potentially gain experience in Mechanical Design (concept development through to manufacture using CAD tools, laboratory test programs)
Potentially gain experience in Mechanical Future Concepts (early stages of product lifecycle from concept generation to R&D studies)
Potentially gain experience in Mechanical Analysis (stress and thermal analysis using FEA tools and laboratory testing)
Potentially gain experience in Actuation Systems (electro-mechanical design of fin, wing, and seeker actuation systems in a multi-disciplinary, possibly international team)
Potentially gain experience in Materials and Processes (advise design teams on materials science principles, evaluate material compatibility, research novel materials, practical lab assessments)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical DesignRapid PrototypingManufacturingAssemblyLaboratory Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Mechanical Engineer Summer Placement 2025?

The salary is £20,000 pro-rata.

Is remote work possible for this summer placement?

Where possible, the team accommodates a blended approach to on-site and remote working with a flexible model, but the job often requires being onsite to access specific facilities.

What skills or experiences will I gain in this placement?

You'll gain hands-on experience in areas like Mechanical Design using CAD tools, Mechanical Future Concepts in early product lifecycle stages, Mechanical Analysis with FEA tools, Actuation Systems in multi-disciplinary teams, and Materials and Processes advising design teams.

What is the work environment like for summer placement students?

Summer placement students get hands-on work experience with hardware interaction encouraged, work collaboratively with other departments on dynamic innovative projects supported by technical specialists, and learn from engineers in complex weapons and Defence technology.

What security requirements are there for this role?

Candidates must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship, and all successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.

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

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Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees