At Formula 1 our vision is to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet.
Our key to success is an organisation that values passion, integrity, and respect. To help deliver against this global vision we are seeking an Engineer to join the CCR (Circuit Communication Ring) team responsible for the fibre optic network at all F1 events.
Your work will be split between the Event Technical Centre at the race circuits, and our Media & Technical Centre in Biggin Hill. Whilst working at the events you will work as part of a team required to commission and maintain the CCR fibre optic network and its related equipment for the transfer of video/data/audio/comms during an event. When supporting events from the UK you will configure systems, monitor the incoming data, video and audio during testing and live sessions, working to the time-zone of the host country.
The role:
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Optically testing, inspecting and commissioning the CCR fibre optic ring at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures
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Configure and support the CCR transmission system to transport and multiplex client video, Ethernet and optical signals for the broadcast as well as track side systems
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First hand support for track side systems including: Track cameras, FIA marshalling, Telemetry, data acquisition and timing as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration
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Project design, implementation and documentation to the highest standards providing reliable and resilient technical solutions
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Support and liaise with other departments/customers, to fault-find problems or provide solutions to requests as they arise
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Take ownership of business areas and operational relationships to act as a point of contact for technical advice, fault reporting and repair feedback
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Collaboration with stakeholders to create and maximise efficiencies and optimised technical solutions whilst utilising existing available resources
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Required to ensure the upkeep of equipment list/manifests and liaise with freight department
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Confident in ordering equipment and consumables required by CCR and liaising with suppliers for equipment repair and servicing
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Undertaking race event preparatory work and be able to liaise with F1 departments to ensure CCR 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
For full job description, please refer to Additional information.