Principal Scene Generation Engineer at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
£45,000 – £65,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship (security clearance requirements)
  • Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
  • Excellent systems engineering and project management skills
  • Strong background in one or more of: physics, software development, modelling, gaming engine development
  • Appreciation of physics, software development, modelling, and gaming engine development
  • Affinity with lean/agile methods and software development tools (version control, task management, continuous integration, etc.)
  • Adaptable to create different features and effects
  • Creative ability to work around problems and find innovative solutions
  • Commitment and integrity in delivering on time, to cost, and quality (experience or good appreciation of task package management desirable)
  • Strong team spirit and communication skills to work across projects and departments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects developing physical modelling of the real world
  • Work in small multi-disciplinary teams responsible for software development, systems engineering, and delivery
  • Develop real-world simulations and modelling tools critical to MBDA’s product development
  • Support EO scene generation capability, including modelling and simulation of the world observed by EO sensors
  • Accelerate simulations for real-time integration and test of missile hardware
  • Contribute to high volume simulation of weapon systems, missiles, and sub-systems
  • Support scene generation activities from synthetic modelling of real world objects and Earth’s surface to hardware testing, validation, experimentation, and field trials
  • Evolve the team’s toolset to deliver industry-leading capability for future programme needs

Skills

Scene Generation
Electro-Optical Sensors
Modelling
Simulation
Real-time Integration
Missile Systems

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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