Senior Track Systems Technician

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Track Systems Technician to join a dynamic team at the forefront of motorsport technology. This role involves the installation and management of advanced timing data systems at F1 race locations, ensuring precision and reliability in a fast-paced environment. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with various departments, and contributing to the success of live broadcasts. If you're passionate about technology and thrive under pressure, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and technical expertise in the thrilling world of Formula 1.

Qualifications

• HND qualification in Electrical or Electronics is essential.
• Experience in fault finding on wiring systems and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install timing loops, beacons, and sensors at F1 race locations.
• Test and terminate data cables for communication systems.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing 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

Team working ability

Fault finding of CAN based communication systems

Basic knowledge of RF communication systems

Previous experience working in network IT

Education

HND Electrical or Electronic qualification

Tools

Machinery & tools for installation

Job description

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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