Systems Engineer - Fortescue Zero Racing

Fortescue Metals Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus 5 extra days

Job summary

Fortescue Zero Racing seeks a Systems Engineer to configure and calibrate vehicle software and infrastructure at Race, Test and Rig events. You will manage ECUs, steering wheel, telemetry and sensor data, ensuring high-quality measurements and timely hardware readiness.

Work with Electrical and Software teams to integrate new test requirements and maintain event artefacts. Able to operate under pressure, follow HV safety procedures, and contribute to tool development for systems engineering.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with vehicle software/configuration and lab/testing environments is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HV training and safe operation around electric vehicles.
• Ensure electrical hardware and sensors are available for vehicle assembly in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Electrical team lead & Software Developers to integrate new test requirements into harness and vehicle software.
• Follow event preparation tasks and update System Monitor logging/configuration for events.
• Prepare System Monitor and ADS data processing tools per event checklist.
• Perform safety and systems checks including a box run on the vehicle.
• Ensure offloaded event data is accurately recorded and copied to the network.
• Log faults, label items, and maintain documentation per company procedures.
• Maintain and update technical bulletins and job lists relevant to the role.

Skills

CAN

EtherCAT

RS232

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Health & HV policies compliance

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

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:

• 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