Telemetry Engineer

This role joins the Track Systems team within the Technical Division and plans, deploys, commissions and runs the F1 Telemetry system. It provides engineering leadership and technical direction for F1 Telemetry and On-Car systems, including radio frequency installations across Grand Prix circuits and support for trackside, paddock and broadcast systems. The position combines hands-on configuration, monitoring and optimisation of telemetry and on-car hardware with race event preparation and on-site delivery.

• 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.
• Provide engineering leadership and technical direction for F1 Telemetry and On-Car systems, defining, maintaining and continuously improving engineering standards, guiding system strategy, and ensuring best practices are adopted to deliver high-quality, reliable and high-performing solutions
• Drive technical capability across the team and promote operational excellence across all race and non-race activities.
• Provide hands-on support for trackside systems such as FIA marshalling, telemetry, data acquisition and timing, as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration, ensuring issues are logged, tracked and driven to resolution.
• Configure, maintain and support broadcast and IT systems that enable distribution of onboard video multicasts and telemetry data to clients.
• Monitor and analyse system performance to proactively identify faults, performance degradation and optimisation opportunities
• Maintain and optimise telemetry and on-car systems, including configuring and monitoring on-car hardware devices, to ensure reliable high-performance operation and resolve issues affecting downstream product integrity.
• Apply F1 processes to ensure systems meet performance, quality and reliability standards, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver race event preparation activities, coordinating with relevant F1 departments to ensure high-quality execution within defined timescales.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices, identifying and advocating for improvements through appropriate channels.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and manifests and manage hardware lifecycle, issue resolution and ongoing system optimisation in line with F1 processes and performance requirements, coordinating with freight teams for timely and accurate logistics and shipment.
• Attend up to 70% of F1 events, supporting installation, commissioning and operation of systems on-site.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, performance and reliability.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and flexible to change.
• Willing and able to travel extensively internationally throughout the year.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience working within complex operational environments, interfacing with software and/or electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience in systems engineering, including the integration and operation of complex systems.
• Solid understanding of RF principles and the challenges associated with high-performance operational environments.
• Experience within F1 or another high-level motorsport environment.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills enabling clear communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Educated to degree level in electronics engineering, or a suitable equivalent such as RF, Telecommunications or similar.
• Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work effectively under time-critical and high-pressure conditions.
• Well-developed planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements specifications, test plans and test reports.
• Experience working with networking and serial communication protocols, video encoding, data transmission technologies and RF systems.

• 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 train stations near to Biggin Hill
• 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