Senior Engineer - Autonomy

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Position Title -  Senior Engineer Autonomy  

Work Location: Fortescue Centre & Bennett St. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday - Friday

Key responsibilities include: 

• Implement vehicle perception system components that focus on performance, supportability, testability, safety, modularity, and redundancy.
• Integrate third-party and in-house perception sub-systems with the overall robotics platform's interlocking mechanical, robotic and electronic/electrical components.
• Develop efficient and reusable data conversion functionalities.
• Write or revise technical documentation and non-technical documentation according to the specified standards so that it meets the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform safety analysis and drive the development of complex safety-related functions.
• Participate in defining and reviewing functional and non-functional requirements and software architecture discussions.

Education and Experience: 

• Proven experience in perception systems development for robotic systems or mechatronic systems
• Experience with system and sub-system modelling as part of the system design and validation lifecycle
• Experience integrating various sub-systems into a larger cross functional platform (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Software) will be most desirable
• Significant understanding of modern C++ principles, practices, patterns, and frameworks
• Demonstrated knowledge of Object-Oriented analysis and design, accompanying design patterns and best practices.
• Modern C++ (17 preferred)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (GoogleTest)
• Linux Operating systems (Debian-based preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject area OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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