Track Systems Technician

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global motorsports organization is seeking a Senior Track Systems Technician to join its Track Systems Team. Responsibilities include installation of timing systems, cable testing, and ensuring effective communications at race locations. Candidates should have an HND in Electrical or Electronic qualifications and the ability to work under pressure. The role requires regular travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Installation, testing and termination of data cables.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP systems.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install timing loops, beacons and track temperature sensors.
• Monitor and verify incoming and outgoing data.
• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems.

Skills

Installation of timing loops

Fault finding on basic IT networks

Ability to perform under pressure

Strong team working ability

Education

HND Electrical or Electronic qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• HND Electrical or Electronic qualification or equivalent
• Desirable: Fault finding of CAN based communication systems
• Desirable: Basic knowledge of RF communication systems
• Desirable: Previous experience working in network IT

About Formula 1

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