Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering

Country/Region: AU

State:

City: Perth

Job ID: 3538

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Title: Systems Engineer - Rail

Work location: Perth based (Redcliffe/Hazelmere)

Roster: 5/2 roster (Monday to Friday)

In support of Fortescue's strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Heavy Industry projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet and rail locomotives.

Based out our new Redcliffe and Hazelmere R&D facilities and reporting to the Heavy Industry Integration Principal Engineer, we are presently looking for experienced System Engineers with Rollingstock experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers to design and develop rolling stock systems.
• Lead the requirements analysis and definition process for rolling stock projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop system architecture and integration plans for rolling stock components and subsystems.
• Perform system-level modelling, simulation, and analysis to validate design concepts and ensure system performance and reliability.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and project uncertainties.
• Support the procurement process by evaluating supplier proposals and providing technical guidance throughout the vendor selection process.
• Participate in design reviews, verification, and validation activities to ensure adherence to project requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project schedules, track progress, and identify resource requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience working in the design and development of rolling stock systems for rail or transportation applications.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations advantageous
• Proficiency in Systems Engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management, system modelling, and simulation (e.g., DOORS, SysML, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and develop effective solutions.
• Experience with leading DFMEA's
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with project management practices and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA) is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing project priorities and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work products on schedule.
• Familiarity with safety-critical Systems Engineering principles and methodologies is a plus.

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.