Scene Generation Engineer at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£35,000 – £45,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship (security clearance requirements)
Skills in Windows and Linux native software (C/C++), dynamic languages like Python, GPU-acceleration, and 3D graphics (OpenGL, GLSL, CUDA, Vulkan)
Strong software background including software architecture design, concurrency, synchronisation, and database design
Appreciation of or desire to learn the physics of EM radiation propagation, coherent phenomena, and thermal analysis, including supporting tools
Affinity with lean/agile methods and software development tools (version control, task management, continuous integration, etc.)
Ability to be adaptable, creative, and innovative in solving problems
Demonstrated commitment and integrity in delivering on time, to cost, and quality; experience or appreciation of task package management
Enthusiasm about software engineering and developing physical models of the real world and EO sensor perception

Responsibilities

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 and broaden the team’s toolset to deliver industry-leading capabilities for current and future programmes
Work within a small, multi-disciplinary team on complex weapon programmes, gaming missions with or without real hardware, and collaborating with customers and suppliers on next-generation EO and multi-sensor seekers

Skills

Scene Generation

Modelling

Simulation

EO Sensors

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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