Our team of hundreds of skilled experts keep Formula 1 moving. You could play a vital part as a Senior Electronics Engineer (FRO) to design, build, integrate, maintain, and support the electrical and electromechanical systems required for Sea Freight operations.
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.
* Interpret product requirements and break them down into detailed hardware level specifications.
* Support design tasks such as loom drawings, enclosure layouts, component selection, and minor PCB updates.
* Integrate off-the-shelf electronic components into complete, reliable system assemblies.
* Carry out functional testing, verification, and documentation to ensure equipment is ready for deployment.
* Maintain accurate build, service, and configuration documentation, and contribute to process improvements.
* Participate in project and engineering review meetings, providing updates and contributing to planning, testing, and documentation activities.
* Prepare accurate technical documentation and ensure 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
* Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.
* Ability to operate effectively in a high‑pressure, challenging environment while maintaining a methodical and structured approach.
* Highly motivated, flexible to change, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality, performance, and reliability.
Education
* Degree level (or equivalent vocational and industry experience) in electronics engineering or a suitable equivalent.
Experience
* 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.
Desirable Experience
* Working in broadcast or automotive (motorsport) industries.
Knowledge & Skills
* 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.
Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?
* Your next career move could include progressing into Principal Electronics Engineer or becoming a Systems Engineer.
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 train stations near 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
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