Principal Engineer - Controls & Software in Kidlington

The Power of Now Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

About The Role

To facilitate the development and delivery of embedded control system solutions within motorsport and advanced engineering solutions. To provide and develop dynamic system simulation capabilities within the Motorsports and Advanced Engineering department.

What you will do:

• Involvement in all aspects of the development and delivery of embedded control system software for FZ, including design, implementation, simulation, testing and calibration.
• Specialisation in dynamic systems simulation with specific application to control system development.
• Develop strategies for formalising dynamic simulation methodologies.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of dynamic systems simulation so that the best solutions can be applied to future projects.
• Develop FZ standards on embedded code/software/algorithm release processes including MIL, SIL, HIL testing and defining the required tool chain.
• Implement a process to achieve compliance with automotive industry modelling, simulation and software standards, methods and processes.

Other duties:

• Ensure the customer’s requirements are understood across the projects involved.
• Work with the project lead to support the establishment of production and test procedures and practices aimed at progressively developing a robust solution to the agreed specification.
• Specify and develop test rigs and protocols to support the design validation process, implementing the developed software and hardware solution and providing support to other functions as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of technology developments across the broader market and advise the team as appropriate.
• Work towards generating patentable IP, technical reports and conference papers.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals for electrical, power and control systems.
• Represent the business appropriately in customer‑facing meetings.

About You:

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience of controls and software in the specialist automotive or motorsport field.
• 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.
• Desired experience delivering and supporting complex products across a complete product life cycle.

What is in it for you?

• Fortescue Zero 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.