Principal Engineer - Hardware & Software

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer - Software & Hardware to join the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering department.

To facilitate the development and delivery of embedded control system solutions within motor sport and advanced engineering programmes, building on a strong technical background. Coordinate delivery of embedded control system (HW and SW) and manage stakeholders.

• Involvement, where necessary, in all aspects of the development and delivery of embedded control system (software and hardware) for FZ. This covers specific activities such as design, implementation, simulation, testing and calibration.
• Development of strategies for deploying embedded software/hardware that meets customer requirements and deadlines
• Development of FZ standards on embedded code/software/algorithm release process including MIL, SIL, HIL tests defining the tool chain required.
• Lead problem-solving and root-cause investigations.
• Represent department with other disciplines to ensure design integration and coherence.
• Provide input to project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Lead code reviews; shepherd features to release.
• Flexibility to accommodate project changes and achieve milestones.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the group.
• Supporting the preparation of technical proposals for electrical, power and control system.
• Contributing to patentable IP.

• Significant experience of controls and software in prototype automotive, high level motor sport and/or defence.
• Deep technical knowledge in relevant engineering discipline(s).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with systems engineering and lifecycle management.

• FPGA, embedded operating systems (RTOS, embedded Linux etc.), communications protocols (isoSPI, ethernet, CAN etc.)
• experience delivering and supporting complex products across a complete product life cycle
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and automatic code generation techniques for algorithm development and knowledge
• Strong experience in embedded SW development in C on Arm CPU architecture preferably using Xilinx or TI processors.
• Experience/understanding of test and measurement techniques is desirable.
• Knowledge/experience with CANape/CANoe/CANalyzer is desirable.
• Low-level software knowledge tied in with hands‑on electronics experience.
• Knowledge of Altium or OrCad.

• 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.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.