Senior Track Systems Technician

JR United Kingdom; Farthing Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports is seeking a Senior Track Systems Technician to join their Track Systems Team. This role involves managing the F1 timing data systems at race locations, including installation and maintenance. The ideal candidate should be experienced in electrical systems and capable of working in demanding environments, including travel for races.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic.
• Technical skills in fault finding and report writing.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Installation of timing loops and sensors on tracks.
• Fault finding on IT networks and cable systems.
• Monitoring data using F1 software.

Skills

Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems

Reading and understanding wiring diagrams

Technical report writing

Basic knowledge of TCP/IP Systems

Ability to perform under pressure

Strong team working ability

Fault finding of CAN based communication

Basic knowledge of RF communication

Education

HND Electrical or Electronic qualification

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Client:

Formula One

Location:

london (biggin hill), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications. From timekeeping to software development, broadcast engineering and content creation, we are truly the 11th Formula 1 team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Track Systems Technician to join our Track Systems Team. You will be responsible for the installation, deployment and management of the F1 timing data acquisition and communications system at F1 race locations.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Installation of timing loops, beacons and track temperature sensors in the surface of the track. Involving manual work including digging, soldering and operation of machinery & tools
• Installation, testing and termination of co-axial and multi core twisted pair data cables used for loop and decoder data communications
• Fault finding on basic IT networks and cable systems
• Reading and working to F1 Circuit drawings for correct equipment set up for a race
• Systems installation planning and liaising with other departments and external parties
• Monitor and verify incoming and outgoing data using F1 software

About You

• HND Electrical or Electronic qualification or equivalent
• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems
• Reading, understanding and working to wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Technical report writing skills
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP Systems
• Ability to perform under pressure in a time critical live broadcast environment
• Ability to travel on a regular basis for extended periods (1 to 3 weeks)
• Strong team working ability - capable of working outdoors in both hot and cold weather
• Fault finding of CAN based communication systems
• Basic knowledge of RF communication systems
• Previous experience working in network IT