Weapon System Simulation & Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

DefenceIndustries

Requirements

Currently studying for a degree in a Physics, Mathematical studies, Engineering or Computing discipline
Experience of some of the following would be advantageous:
Software Engineering
System Engineering
Object-orientated Programming in C-like Languages (C++, C#, Java)
Development Environments (Visual Studio, Eclipse)
Networking & Networking Protocols
Algorithms (Flight dynamics, rotational geometry)

Responsibilities

Assisting key projects, alongside highly experienced engineers, across parts of the MBDA development lifecycle
Working with other areas of the business such as Integration & Systems Validation, Human Factors, Future Systems, Customer Support Services and Sales & Business Development
Working directly with customer representatives and military personnel in order to both extend and demonstrate our current and future capabilities
Be a part of development teams developing, integrating and deploying simulation components across the business
Experience presenting to, and working with, customers and stakeholders to iteratively improve products to final delivery

Skills

Simulation Software

Weapon Systems

Battlefield Simulation

Synthetic Environments

Software Development

Engineering Projects

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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