Software Qa Engineer

Fortescue WAE is leading Fortescue's decarbonisation and growth agendas and developing a portfolio of projects centred on the production of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, minerals and other value-added products. Fortescue WAE is underpinned by Fortescue's world class expertise, operational excellence and proven capability to drive future growth.

Work location: Perth based (Redcliffe or Hazelmere)

Roster: Monday - Friday

We are seeking an experienced Software QA Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of our Heavy Industry products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, with specific experience in the automotive or rail sector. This role involves developing and executing quality assurance (QA) framework and policies, and collaborating with the software development and test team to ensure the highest standards of quality are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and implement software processes, process tools and best practices in the organization.
• Plan, lead, manage and perform as organisation software quality assurance, validator and auditor in compliance to relevant ISO, EN and AS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Introduce, integrate and define standards, workflows and best practices, as they relate to software development, verification and delivery in an OEM environment.
• Provide guidance in the development and integration of an organisation Quality Management System.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the team for modern test strategies, and apply best practices in QA processes.
• Provide detailed and timely feedback to improve product quality and mitigate future errors.
• Engage in active stakeholder management, effectively communicating QA progress, quality risks, and critical quality issues to project teams and stakeholders.

Essential:

• 5+ years' experience in enterprise-level software development, testing, QA and delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Automotive, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge in system and software engineering practices and standards like ISO9001, EN50716/EN50126/EN50128, ASPICE, CMMI, AAR M1003 or equivalent
• Demonstrated software QA, testing and/or auditing experiences in a OEM organisation, preferably in a safety-critial or heavy machinery industry.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and implementing processes in the full software development life cycle are essential, preferably with a focus on safety-critical software.
• Experience with use of software version control systems such as Git or SVN is essential.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience with RAMS and its application to software requirements and designs.
• Experience with Functional Safety Rail (SIL) rated software development is advantageous.
• Experience in design, development and/or testing of real-time or distributed systems in industrial applications e.g. mining, marine, rail, road transport or similar, is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of latest software design and development methodologies and processes, e.g. DevOps, SCRUM, CI/CD or equivalent.
• Good understanding of real-time or distributed systems technology, architecture, protocols and designs.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, such as dSpace and Speedgoat, is highly advantageous.
• Experience with Model-Based Design with tools like MATLAB/Simulink is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Battery and Embedded Controller technologies.
• Professional certifications in Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB).

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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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.