Senior Engineer - Electrical Systems Test

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer - Electrical Systems Test to join the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering department.

About the role

Lead the test & development of defined technical areas or subsystems within motorsport electrical systems, providing technical expertise and mentoring to junior engineers. 

What you will do

• Own delivery of significant work packages or subsystems within motorsport projects.
• Create manufacturing packs and test procedures, support acceptance tests. 
• Develop and validate engineering designs, ensuring compliance with standards. 
• Lead the capture, definition, and management of complex system requirements test cases following INCOSE best practices.
• Support definition and maintenance of system-level KPIs, balancing performance, safety, and reliability
• Mentor and support Engineers within the team. 
• Lead problem-solving and root-cause investigations. 
• Interface with other disciplines to ensure design integration and coherence. 
• Provide input to project planning, scheduling, and risk management. 
• Develop System architectures and assist with the creation of EDS schematics with tools like Visio and VeSys.
• Perform Creepage and Clearance, short-circuit and arc flash calculations. 
• Support HIL rig, and on-vehicle testing, guiding root cause analysis and correlation of test results to design intent.
• Work closely with controls and embedded software teams to define system-level software interfaces, calibration strategies, and version control across builds.
• Support hazard analyses, DFMEAs, and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to motorsport electrical standards and HV safety regulations.
• Support the definition and control of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), including CAN DBCs, ensuring alignment between the battery system, inverter, BMS, cooling, and chassis subsystems.
• Own validation of electrical components and provide selection guidance.

About you

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Systems Engineering with adequate experience

• Experience in motorsports and/or advanced engineering, with a focus on electrical systems validation, component testing, and application, is preferred.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and electrical CAD tools.
• Deep understanding of BMS architecture, contactor control, and power system design & validation principles.

• Good understanding of On Vehicle Networks
• Knowledge of embedded systems interaction and CAN-based architectures.
• Proven experience in system or component-level design & validation. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Working knowledge of configuration, safety, and quality systems. 
• Experience in leading small teams or technical tasks. 
• Experience of Requirements Capture Tools, such as Siemens Polarion or IBM Rational Doors
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as System Monitor, Atlas, and CANalyser.
• Understanding of functional Safety and ISO26262

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.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.