Systems Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2025 at MBTA

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Currently studying towards a degree in an Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Maths, Technology, Computing or General Science discipline
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (security clearance requirements)
Able to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Responsibilities

Work within Systems Design functions to design Complex Weapons capabilities for UK and partner nation Armed Forces
Complete a placement on a project at any stage, from future capabilities to in-service products
Understand the make-up of a missile or weapon system, from warhead to seeker and wider components
Apply the Systems Engineering ‘V’ model across the product lifecycle, including researching 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
Engage with people across engineering fields, business teams, suppliers, customers, and international colleagues

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

Functional Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Performance Analysis

Trade Studies

Verification and Validation

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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