Sporting Systems Technician

Formula One; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Sporting Systems Technician to join the Track Systems team. The role supports installation, deployment and management of the F1 timing data acquisition and communications system at race locations.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Sporting Systems, you will install timing loops, beacons, cables and timing decoders, while ensuring safe outdoor work across global venues. Regular travel and hands-on setup are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems.
• Reading, understanding and working to wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install timing loops, beacons and track sensors on the track surface.
• Install and terminate coaxial and data cables for data communications.
• Test and verify timing data acquisition equipment and hardware.
• Fault find on basic IT networks and cable systems.
• Read circuit drawings to setup equipment for races.
• Configure and monitor data using F1 software and report issues.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Wiring diagrams

IP addressing

TCP/IP communications

Electronics

Network IT

Education

Motorsport Engineering (electrical/electronic bias)

Tools

Coaxial cable installation

Timing decoders

Track timing hardware

Job description

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 Sporting Systems Technician to join our Track Systems team.

Reporting into our Engineering Manager - Sporting Systems, this role will support the installation, deployment and management of the F1 timing data acquisition and communications system at F1 race locations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Competently install the timing loops, beacons and track temperature sensors in the surface of the track. This involves manual work including digging, soldering, operation of machinery and tools (for which health and safety training will be provided).
• To work in a safe way at all times with consideration to company and location specific Health and Safety requirements.
• Installation, testing and termination of co-axial cable and multi core twisted pair data cable used for loop and decoder data communications.
• Test and verify correct function of all timing data acquisition equipment and related hardware.
• Fault finding on basic IT networks and cable systems.
• Compile and publish reports for the department.
• Be prepared to work in an outdoor environment in a multitude of global destinations.
• Ensure department and company tools and equipment are correctly used, maintained and freighted between races.
• Read, comprehend and work to the F1 Circuit Drawings to achieve the correct equipment setup for a race.
• Learn to configure and monitor incoming and outgoing data using F1 software to ensure correct function of company systems. Report issues to the F100 team and associated clients.
• Mark loop IDs on track with spray paint.
• Install beacon fittings in track and pit lane.
• Mark front axle points for pit-stop boxes in pit lane.
• Configure and deploy the timing decoders, pit lane nodes and workshop furniture.

Other

• Basic data analysis to identify trends and faults.
• Safe loading and unloading of work equipment.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

• Well presented, organised and a positive can-do attitude.
• Strong team working ability – capable of working outdoors in both hot and cold weather.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis for extended periods (1 to 3 weeks).
• Willingness to learn new skills and a keen interest in the technical subjects related to the job role.
• Excellent communicator with ability to express oneself accurately and concisely.
• Good time management skills.

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:

• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems.
• Reading, understanding and working to wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP/IP communications
• Previous experience working in similar environment such as electronics or network IT

Qualifications

You may also have the following qualifications:

Qualifications in Motorsport Engineering with an electrical/electronic bias.

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

Your next career move is to Senior Sporting Systems Technician

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 scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Recruitment Fraud Warning:

We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.comemail 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].

Division:

Technical