Safety and Reliability Engineer at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Detailed understanding and experience of how the hazard analysis and safety evaluation processes integrate with the system engineering process
  • Ability to deliver supporting information (Safety Case Reports, Hazard Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis, FTA, FMECA, reliability prediction, etc.)
  • Fully appreciates that reliability is not just a number, and has experience of reliability planning, analysis and testing during development
  • Proven knowledge of, and experience in, the application of UK and International system engineering processes
  • Good knowledge of complex electronic systems and the associated safety and reliability issues
  • Track record as an effective teammate with strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-national team
  • Analytical and problem solving skills with good verbal and written communication
  • Ideally degree qualified or equivalent
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (Security Clearance requirement)
  • Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

  • Influence aspects of technically sophisticated products using safety, reliability and system engineering skills
  • Balance time and cost constraints to construct a convincing safety case and/or reliability case with appropriate evidence for customer satisfaction
  • Optimise effort dedicated to safety assurance, balancing safety against the inherently lethal attributes of complex weapon systems
  • Ensure optimum effort is dedicated to progressive reliability assurance, delivering a lean but effective reliability programme
  • Work in a team to influence systems from concept to delivery, collaborating with military partners
  • Understand the system and its operating context to support safety and reliability engineering

Skills

Safety Engineering
Reliability Engineering
Systems Engineering
Safety Case
Reliability Case
Risk Assessment

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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