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:
Our team of hundreds of skilled experts keep Formula 1 moving. You could play a vital part as a Senior Electronics Technician (FRO) to design, build, integrate, maintain, and support the electrical and electromechanical systems required for Sea Freight operations. This role will support our FRO project for a fixed term contract of 2 years.
The F1 Electronics department produces a wide range of customised and bespoke solutions to support the timing, televising, and organisation of Formula 1 events. We architect and design embedded systems for F1 cars to provide team telemetry and driver/engineer audio, and to deliver on-board video and audio for F1 broadcasters and digital platforms. This is in addition to a variety of other electronics solutions designed by our small inhouse team to support any aspect of an F1 event.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, build, assemble, and test electrical and electromechanical equipment, including wiring looms, harnesses, and electrical enclosures.
Perform maintenance, servicing, and fault‑finding on equipment using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Produce and maintain multiple equipment sets for Sea Freight operations, ensuring consistency and build quality.
Take product requirements and break them down to hardware level requirements.
Support design tasks, such as loom drawings, enclosure layouts, component selection, and minor PCB updates.
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Integrate off‑the‑shelf electronic components into complete, reliable system assemblies.
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Carry out functional testing, verification, and documentation to ensure equipment is ready for deployment.
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Maintain accurate build, service, and configuration documentation, and contribute to improving processes.
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Participate in project and engineering review meetings, providing updates and contributing to planning, testing, and documentation activities.
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Support engineering processes by preparing accurate technical documentation and ensuring alignment with project and quality requirements.
Maintain a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to resolving issues and ensuring continuity of operations.
What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
In this role it is essential that you are:
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.
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Operate effectively in a high pressured and challenging environment yet have a methodical and structured approach to work.
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Highly motivated, flexible to change, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
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Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, performance, and reliability.
Qualifications
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent vocational and industry experience) in electronics engineering (or suitable equivalent).
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
Strong engineering background including electronics, schematic understanding, and the capability to contribute to or review PCB and hardware designs.
Proven experience in hardware design, development, or integration with an understanding of high‑reliability system requirements.
Hands‑on experience assembling and supporting electrical/electromechanical systems, including wiring looms, enclosures, and off‑the‑shelf components.
Experience debugging hardware during system integration and performing structured fault‑finding using electronic test equipment.
Practical experience maintaining or servicing existing equipment to ensure consistency and readiness
Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
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Working in broadcast or automotive (motorsport) industries
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
Strong practical electrical/electronics skills, including soldering, crimping, cable termination, and basic PCB rework.
Ability to read and produce wiring diagrams, loom drawings, and assembly documentation.
Good understanding of electrical components, power distribution, connectors, and system integration principles.
Competent in the use of electronic test equipment for fault‑finding and verification.
Familiarity with electromechanical assemblies and enclosure build practices.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Good planning skills, including the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively.
Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation for internal and external use.
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
Division:
Technical
