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.
As a Senior Fibre Systems Technician, you will be at the heart of the technology that powers Formula 1. Working as part of the Circuit Networks team, you will deploy, operate and maintain the fibre optic infrastructure that enables the delivery of live broadcast, timing, telemetry and communications systems at events across the globe.
Combining strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach, you'll take greater ownership of fault finding, technical delivery and small projects, helping to ensure the reliability and performance of the systems that connect every aspect of a Formula 1 race weekend.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Test, inspect and commission the fibre optic network at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures.
Work within project teams to build and deliver systems to the highest standards, providing reliable and resilient technical solutions.
Support, configure and monitor fibre optic systems supporting the broadcast, IT and communications networks.
Maintain equipment lists and manifests, liaising with the Freight team and arranging consumables and technical products when required.
Provide hands-on technical support and fault finding for trackside systems, including track cameras, FIA marshalling, telemetry, data acquisition and timing, as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
Undertake race event preparation and liaise with F1 departments to ensure Circuit Networks race planning is completed within required timeframes.
Independently test, service, fault-find and terminate fibre using a variety of connectors and appropriate fibre test equipment.
Undertake general wiring and termination of data and power cables when required.
Take ownership of assigned technical activities and small projects, identifying issues, implementing solutions and ensuring work is delivered to the required standard.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of technical systems, working practices and processes.
Keep up to date with new technologies and developments relating to Track Systems, contributing to system design and technical projects where required.
Share technical knowledge and provide support and guidance to other members of the team where appropriate.
What Are We Looking For?
Personal qualities
In this role it is essential that you are:
Self-motivated, with a passion for the job and the drive to see tasks through to completion.
Proactive, with the confidence to identify improvements and suggest new ways of working.
Able to build strong working relationships and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of technical activities and delivering small projects.
Able to make considered decisions and solve problems effectively in high-pressure, time-critical environments.
Committed to completing work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
A clear and confident communicator with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Keen to continue developing both technical and personal skills while sharing knowledge with others.
Able to travel frequently to international circuits,…