Senior Applications Engineer (Telemetry & On Car)

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private Healthcare

Dental Care

Grand Prix Paddock passes

Maternity/paternity leave

Staff shuttle

Office snacks

Canteen at Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave

Perkbox

Descripción de la vacante

Formula 1 is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to provide system oversight and hands-on support for Telemetry, On-car and trackside services. You will act as SME for Telemetry and On-car electronics, coordinating with FIA, F1 Teams and Broadcast to resolve technical topics.

The role involves monitoring data, identifying faults, and driving improvements while aligning with F1 processes, with substantial travel to events.

Formación

• Educated to degree level in electronics engineering or mechatronics (or suitable equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in motorsport interfacing software and/or electronics.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and the challenges of a motorsport environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide system oversight and support for Telemetry, On-car & trackside services.
• Act as SME for Telemetry and On-car electronics; track issues with Event Issues Management.
• Liaise with FIA, F1 Teams, Broadcast & Media on technical topics.
• Monitor and analyse data to identify faults, performance issues and improvements.
• Ensure Telemetry and On-car systems meet performance quality and reliability; prioritise issues and allocate resources.
• Attend up to 70% of F1 events to install, commission and operate systems.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Degree in electronics engineering or mechatronics

Herramientas

Ethernet

CAN bus

RS232

H.264 video encoding

MPEG-TS transmission

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.Role Overview:We are looking for a Senior Applications Engineer to provide system oversight and support for our Telemetry, On-car & trackside services.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Event preparation: Align with supporting team managers to ensure critical roles are adequately provisioned for service delivery. Maintain awareness of any planned testing, updates or ongoing issues coming into each event, ensuring correct process and best practice is maintained. Maintain EIM issues and represent department services during technical de-briefs.Act as the subject matter expert for the Telemetry and On-car electronics systems. Ensure all issues are reported and correctly tracked to resolution using Event Issues Management process.Act as a company point of contact for the Telemetry and On-car systems, and various Racing Systems’ hosted services, liaising with internal and external stakeholders (for example, FIA, F1 Teams, and Broadcast & Media) on any technical topics.Monitor and analyse data, correctly identifying faults, performance issues and areas for improvement.Work within F1 processes to ensure systems meet performance quality and reliability requirements, seeking to resolve known issues and achieve constant improvement.Responsible for optimal prioritization of issues and allocation of appropriate resource to achieve resolutions.Play an active role in ensuring that the Telemetry & On‑car systems, along with key support systems deliver optimal performance for our clients.Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices, highlight opportunities for improvement through the appropriate channels, and advocate for enhancements, where beneficial.Facilitate and promote communication between R&D activities and Operational requirements, ensuring development paths align with operational needs.Provide technical support and guidance on the architectural evolution of Telemetry and On-car electronic systems.Proficient in systems architecture, requirements analysis, system modeling, and validation and verification processes.Be available to attend up to 70% of F1 events including assisting with installing, commissioning, and operating the systems at events.OtherCollaborate with QMO and PMO, aligning Telemetry & On-car systems with requirements, processes and activities.Provide technical input on the design and development of future systems.Provide technical oversight for Teams private testing support, attending some tests to represent F1 as Product Owner.Propose solutions that deliver faster, better, stronger for all aspects of our obligations.What Are We Looking For?Personal QualitiesIn this role it is essential that you are:Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, performance, and reliabilityBe highly motivated, adaptable and flexible to changeWilling to travel extensively internationally throughout the yearQualificationsYou may also have the following qualifications:Educated to degree level and industry experience in electronics engineering (or suitable equivalent, such as mechatronics).ExperiencePrior to the role it would be essential that you:Track record of 5+ years working within a motorsport environment, interfacing with software and/or electronics.Possesses a high level of knowledge and experience in systems engineeringStrong understanding of RF principles and the challenges of a motorsport environment.Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.Excellent planning skills, including the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation including requirement specifications, test plans, and test reports.Working with networking and serial protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, RS232); video encoding (e.g., H264) and transmission protocols (e.g., MPEG-TS); and RF systems.Knowledge & SkillsPrior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:Experience within F1 or another high-level motorsport environmentAbility to travel extensively internationallyExcellent English communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple internal/external stakeholders.Why join the force behind the sport?Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:Private Healthcare schemeDental Care4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per seasonEnhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policiesA free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin HillFree healthy snacks in our officesSubsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closureOpportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development teamDiscount on F1 merchandiseDiscount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 DrivePerkbox benefit portal and moreRecruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [e-mail]:Technical