Electric Racing Systems Engineer: Telemetry & ECUs

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Harwell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus 5 days

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Job summary

Fortescue Zero Racing is seeking a Systems Engineer to configure and calibrate vehicle software and infrastructure for Race, Test, and Rig events. You will manage ECUs, steering wheel, telemetry, and sensor data to sustain high data quality.

Responsibilities include preparing looms, supporting rig tests, and developing tools with the Electrical and Software teams. You will follow event prep bulletins and ensure faults are logged and resolved efficiently.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification with experience in motorsport software/tools.
• Experience with CAN, EtherCAT, RS232.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• Creative and proactive problem solving with attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.
• Follow and enforce health and HV policies.

Responsibilities

• Configure and calibrate vehicle software and infrastructure for Race, Test and Rig events.
• Monitor and correct sensor measurements to ensure data quality.
• Prepare looms and sensors using motorsport connectors and wiring.
• Support rig testing across development environments where appropriate.
• Provide feedback and assist in developing tools for Systems Engineering.
• Log faults, label items, and update the systems and event documentation.

Skills

McLaren Atlas

System Monitor

CAN

EtherCAT

RS232

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

McLaren Atlas

System Monitor

Job description

Fortescue Zero Racing is seeking a Systems Engineer to configure and calibrate vehicle software and infrastructure for Race, Test, and Rig events. You will manage ECUs, steering wheel, telemetry, and sensor data to sustain high data quality.

Responsibilities include preparing looms, supporting rig tests, and developing tools with the Electrical and Software teams. You will follow event prep bulletins and ensure faults are logged and resolved efficiently.