About the Role
The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain our DIL simulator infrastructure & supporting systems to deliver the most realistic simulator environment.
What you will do
* Write software to replicate the real car environment virtually. This will involve, but not limited to, developing the vehicle model & subsystems, the setup interface, the data offload.
* Build and maintain in-house software applications to assist with data management, metrics, race management, energy management, and strategy.
* Understand and optimise how to use real-time operating systems.
* Maintain and develop the back‑end IT infrastructure.
* Work with hardware and software suppliers to integrate their systems into ours.
* Attend DIL sessions with diagnostics support.
* You will also be involved in the development of graphical display systems and motion cueing algorithms.
About You
* Strong master’s degree in computer science, automotive, motorsport, or relevant engineering discipline.
* Proficient with programming languages such as C, C++, C#.
* Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
* Knowledge of tyres, aerodynamics, performance control systems an advantage.
* Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, Atlas, System Monitor an advantage.
* Previous experience with bespoke or commercial simulators an advantage.
Person Specification
* Self‑motivated problem solver with a "Can do" attitude and high levels of initiative.
* Calm & confident communicator with the ability to communicate information clearly, sometimes within a high‑pressure / time‑sensitive environment.
* Flexibility to occasionally work long hours or weekends when supporting events.
* Excellent inter‑personal skills with the ability to motivate & maximise everyone within a team environment.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
Our Commitment
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.
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
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