Principal Test Development Engineer at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions
Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development
Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development
Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification
Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (Security Clearance requirements)
Relevant transferable Military or Aerospace experience (for Bolton or Bristol based engineers)
Ability to work autonomously (for Bolton or Bristol based engineers)

Responsibilities

Define and specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes
Involved in the design process at all stages, supporting design reviews and manufacturing queries
Reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager
Lead on packages of work, manage deliveries and assign work to senior design engineers
(Additional) Technical Leadership: Take ownership for and lead the development of test equipment technical design solutions; lead a package or packages of work, manage resourcing needs and deliveries while leading your own team
(Additional) Test Equipment Architect: Advise the customer; provide guidance and feedback on the Test Equipment requirements; disseminate the requirements into a system design (providing the solution architecture); ensure the developed test system meets its system requirements; act as an authority on test equipment aspects to the design teams and the project

Skills

Test Equipment Design

Hardware Design

System Integration

Validation Testing

Aerospace Engineering

Military Experience

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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