Simulation and Modelling Engineer - Graduate Programme 2025 at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering (incl. General, Mechanical, Manufacturing / Production, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Software), Mathematics, Physics, Computing or Natural Science discipline (minimum 2:2)
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

  • Build simulation software in programming languages/environments such as Mathworks (MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow), Fortran, C/C++
  • Develop dynamic system performance models, embedded systems and real-time models for MBDA products throughout the product lifecycle
  • Use performance models to estimate system performance and guide product design
  • Provide models for customer verification of system performance, reducing reliance on expensive testing and trials
  • Contribute real-time models to training environments for pilots and engineering testing capabilities
  • Develop accurate system- or system-of-systems level models that are large-scale, sophisticated with interdependencies, or lower fidelity real-time models
  • Apply intuition and innovation to solve new and exciting problems in model development
  • Implement Agile working practices and dynamic working across multiple projects using collaborative tools
  • Work closely with other departments and companies to integrate subsystem models and design data
  • Gain understanding of subsystems and system architecture in weapon systems

Skills

Simulation
Modelling
System Modelling
Embedded Systems
Real-time Models
Dynamic System Performance Models

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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