Weapon System Simulation & Experimentation Engineer - Undergraduate Placement at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Simulation SoftwareWeapon SystemsBattlefield SimulationSynthetic EnvironmentsSoftware DevelopmentEngineering Projects

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this undergraduate placement?

The salary is £20,000 pro rata for the 10-month placement.

What is the working arrangement for this role?

It offers flexible working with a blended approach to on-site and remote working where possible, depending on project requirements; some projects may require full-time on-site attendance, while others need 2-3 days per week.

What skills or experiences will I gain in this role?

You will gain experience in software development methodologies including Agile and Waterfall, training in new programming languages and software tools, integrating software applications, deployment onto hardware environments, and exchanging software components.

What is the team and work environment like?

WSSE is a dynamic department across Stevenage and Bristol sites with a diverse team of engineers collaborating on a wide range of projects; you will work with various teams and experts in synthetic environments.

What should I expect during the placement?

The 10-month undergraduate placement starts in September 2024, involves assisting key projects alongside experienced engineers, working with various business areas and customers, and applying university learning to real-world 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

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