Systems Engineer - Fortescue Zero Racing

Fortescue; 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

The Power of Now

Fortescue Zero is going from the pit lane to the grid!

Fortescue Zero Racing is entering the world’s biggest electric racing series, bringing together some of the brightest engineering talent to push the limits of electric performance. Our motorsport engineering heritage is at the heart of Fortescue’s mission to decarbonise heavy industry, with high-performance technology developed on the racetrack now being scaled across commercial EVs, trucks and mine sites in the Pilbara.

An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join Fortescue Zero Racing!

About the role

Primary function:

Responsible for the configuration and calibration of the vehicle software and infrastructure at Race, Test and Rig events. Including for example - ECUs, Steering Wheel, telemetry system, and associated software. Monitoring and correction of sensor measurements to maintain a high level of data quality.

Secondary functions:

Preparation of looms and sensors using motorsport standard connectors and wiring systems.

Support rig testing operations across our development environments where appropriate.

Provide feedback and assist in the development of tools to aid and improve the Systems Engineering function.

What you will do

• Current in the relevant FZ HV training to ensure safe operation around electric vehicles, and take responsibility to ensure vehicle working environment is compliant with these procedures.
• Ensure the electrical hardware and sensors are available in a timely manner for the assembly of the vehicle.
• Work with the Electrical team leader & Software Developers to ensure any new test requirements are properly integrated into the harness and vehicle software.
• Follow the event preparation tasks detailed in the latest Systems Event Preparation Technical Bulletin and OneNote event job list which will include items such as:
  • Prepare the System Monitor project with the correct software and logging configuration for the event.
  • Prepare the ADS and associated data processing tools for the event in line with the event checklist.
  • Perform Safety and Systems check including a ‘box run’ on the vehicle.
  • Ensure the offloaded event data is correctly detailed and copied to the network.
• Ensure faults are logged and followed up and any faulty items are correctly labelled and documented in line with current company procedures.
• Ensure the technical Bulletins and jobs list relevant to the role are maintained and updated.

About you

A relevant degree or equivalent qualification having worked and gained a good level of experience with the following technologies:

• Experienced in the use of McLaren Atlas and System Monitor software tools.
• Knowledge of communication mechanisms, such as CAN, EtherCat, RS232.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Self-motivation and the ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance, and to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving, along with good attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety and HV policies.

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• 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 public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers