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 Telemetry Engineer (T&OC) to join our Track Systems team. Reporting into our Track Systems Engineering Manager, this role will plan, deploy, commission, and run the F1 telemetry system.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Lead and take ownership during events for the deployment, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of radio frequency installations across Grand Prix circuits, ensuring reliable communication between on‑car systems and trackside infrastructure.
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Provide hands-on support for trackside systems (FIA marshalling, telemetry, data acquisition, and timing), as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration, ensuring all issues are logged, tracked, and driven to resolution.
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Configure, maintain, and support broadcast and IT systems enabling the distribution of onboard video multicasts and telemetry data to clients.
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Monitor and analyse system performance, proactively identifying faults, performance degradation, and opportunities for optimisation.
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Maintain and optimise telemetry and on‑car systems, ensuring reliable and high‑performance operation of all client-facing hardware and supporting infrastructure.
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Configure and monitor on‑car hardware devices, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain the integrity and functionality of downstream products.
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Apply F1 processes to ensure systems meet performance, quality, and reliability standards, actively resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
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Plan and deliver race event preparation activities, coordinating with relevant F1 departments to ensure high-quality execution within defined timescales.
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Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices, identifying and advocating for improvements through appropriate channels.
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Maintain accurate equipment inventories and manifests, coordinating with freight teams to ensure timely and accurate logistics and shipment.
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Manage hardware lifecycle, issue resolution, and ongoing system optimisation in line with F1 processes and performance requirements.
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Commit to attending up to 70% of F1 events, supporting installation, commissioning, and operation of systems on-site.
Other:
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Collaborate with QMO and PMO, aligning Telemetry & On-car systems with requirements, processes and activities.
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Provide technical input on the design and development of future systems.
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Propose solutions that deliver faster, better, stronger for all aspects of our obligations.
What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
In this role it is essential that you are:
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Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, performance, and reliability
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Highly motivated, adaptable and flexible to change
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Willing to travel extensively internationally throughout the year
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, such as mechatronics).
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
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Have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience working within complex operational environments, interfacing with software and/or electronic systems.
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Have strong knowledge and experience in systems engineering, including the integration and operation of complex systems.
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Have a solid understanding of RF principles and the challenges associated with high-performance operational environments.
Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
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Strong problem-solving capability and can work effectively under time-critical and high-pressure conditions.
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Well-developed planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements specifications, test plans, and test reports.
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Experience working with networking and serial communication protocols, video encoding, data transmission technologies, and RF systems.
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
- Experience within F1 or another high-level motorsport environment
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Ability to travel extensively internationally
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills enabling clear communication with multiple internal/external stakeholders.
Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?
Next career move could include specialisation or progressing into a more senior role. There may also be other internal opportunities within F1.
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
