Systems Design Engineer - Graduate Programme 2025 at MBTA

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
£31,500 – £31,500Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Maths, Technology, Computing or General 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

  • Undertake four six-month placements over two years, working on a variety of projects
  • Apply the Systems Engineering ‘V’ model across the whole product lifecycle
  • Research future technologies and novel domains
  • Develop requirements and functional architectures
  • Create concept solutions through Agile methodologies
  • Analyse performance and conduct trade space studies
  • Conduct verification and validation through trials and lab tests
  • Potentially undertake one six-month placement in another part of the company, with a defence supplier, MOD, or international office

Skills

Systems Engineering
V Model
Agile Methodologies
Requirements Development
Functional Architecture
Performance Analysis
Trade Studies
Verification
Validation
Simulation

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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