RF Engineer

Every F1 win is the result of incredible teamwork. Making it happen takes the same level of skill, dedication and teamwork from the Formula 1 team. We’re looking for a RF Engineer to join our team.

 

Reporting into the Track Systems Team Manager, you will plan, deploy, manage, and run the Standard Communication System providing telemetry, onboard video, and car data to clients.

 

When not at the track, this role will be based in our Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deploy, commission, and decommission RF installations around Grand Prix circuits. Working at heights of up to 5m using climbing safety harness.
  • Firsthand support for track side systems including FIA marshalling, Telemetry, data acquisition and timing as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
  • Configure and support the systems enabling the distribution of onboard video multicasts and telemetry data to clients.
  • Video and data signal analysis, optimising performance and ensuring a clean output.
  • Project design, implementation and documentation to the highest standards providing reliable and resilient technical solutions.
  • Support and liaise with other departments/customers, to fault-find problems or provide solutions to requests as they arise.
  • Take ownership of business areas and operational relationships to act as a point of contact for technical advice, fault reporting and repair feedback.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders to create and maximize efficiencies and optimized technical solutions whilst utilizing existing available resources.
  • Required to ensure the upkeep of equipment list/manifests and liaise with freight department.
  • Confident in ordering equipment and consumables required by DGB and liaising with suppliers for equipment repair and servicing.
  • Undertaking race event preparatory work and be able to liaise with F1 departments to ensure DGB race planning is completed in adequate time.
  • Work with line manager to continually explore the most effective and efficient way of maintaining and managing all technical systems.
  • Take ownership of systems to ensure that the design and workflows are continually adapted to meet ever changing business needs and make the most of technical advances.
  • Represent the team and its systems in technical meetings.
  • Able to always operate safely in line with company health and safety requirements.

Specification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Vocational Qualification Level 6 in broadcasting/telecommunication/electronics engineering discipline with actual experience in technical broadcasting/communication systems or 4 years practical experience in a similar role
  • Working in a busy and challenging environment to achieve specific objectives
  • Working in an effective team
  • Reading, understanding, and working to technical drawings
  • Experience working within a broadcasting or communications environment as an Engineer
  • Experienced in TCP/IP Ethernet networks and configuring switches on a LAN network
  • Proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams
  • Experience of logging and managing incidents in an operational environment
  • Proven history of system design and implementation
  • Knowledge of radio frequency technology including COFDM modulation schemes, spectrum analysis, spectrum management
  • Knowledge of fibre optical technologies including the testing, servicing and termination of single/multimode fibre using a variety of connectors. This includes OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fibre termination and installation of fibre optic cable
  • Ability to perform in depth root cause analysis of system workflow and equipment faults and go back to first principles when necessary if faced with an unknown situation
  • A solid understanding of Networking including fibre infrastructure
  • Excellent practical fault-finding skills experience in radio frequency, networking, fibre optics, and/or broadcasting
  • Working knowledge of MS Windows based applications / systems
  • Basic knowledge of computer networks
  • Ability to learn new Technical Systems
  • A systematic approach to fault finding
  • Good communication skills; Able to explain information to technical and non-technical audiences
  • EU driving license and willingness to drive abroad
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability and willingness to work long, unsociable hours, weekends, and some Bank Holidays
  • Willing to travel frequently to perform an operational role at international circuits
  • Capable of performing the rig and de-rig duties as required for a DGB team member
Organization: 
Formula One