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 an experienced and technically strong Engineering Manager – Broadcast Systems to lead a team of broadcast engineers and technicians across Formula 1’s global operations. Working within the Media Engineering department, you will ensure all F1 broadcast systems are fully operational at race events and at our fixed facilities, while delivering major technology upgrades, supporting future‑facing innovation and maintaining world‑class engineering standards.
Reporting into the Senior Media Engineering Manager, you’ll play a central leadership role in delivering high‑reliability broadcast systems, guiding multiskilled engineers, and supporting the smooth delivery of live motorsport coverage across the world.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Broadcast Operations & Event Delivery
* Ensure all F1 broadcast systems remain fully operational across global race events and remote locations.
* Lead engineering support during live events, stepping into the Engineering Manager role when required.
* Oversee technical reporting, issue management and the escalation of any operational challenges.
Systems Maintenance & Technology Management
* Oversee maintenance of broadcast systems at the Media & Technology Centre (M&TC) and Event Technical Centre (ETC).
* Manage high‑profile technology upgrades, major system integrations and long‑term engineering improvement projects.
* Support the adoption and testing of future technologies across video, audio, RF, IP and related systems.
Team Leadership & Resource Management
* Lead and organise internal engineers and technicians to ensure seamless technical delivery across all events.
* Manage contractor engineers, developing strong working relationships with third‑party suppliers and partners.
* Ensure events are fully and appropriately crewed, maintaining high engineering standards across all shifts.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Reporting
* Work closely with senior engineering leadership to report ongoing issues, developments and improvements.
* Represent engineering requirements across the wider production and broadcast landscape.
* Support knowledge‑sharing, documentation and standardised engineering workflows.
What Are We Looking For?
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
* Excellent knowledge of broadcast technology and system design across video, audio, RF and IP.
* Strong understanding of broadcast supplier technologies (vision and audio mixers, routers, replay, graphics, etc).
* Ability to lead and support a multiskilled engineering team.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
* Ability to guide, coach and develop team members.
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:
* At least 5 years’ experience in a broadcast technology role.
* Experience working in live sports broadcasting.
* Proven ability to manage mid‑to‑large scale broadcast technology upgrade projects.
* Experience working with a wide range of broadcast technologies (Video/Audio/RF/IP).
Some desirable experience you may bring:
* Previous management experience.
* Experience within Tier 1 sports or motorsport broadcasting environments.
* Strong relationships with broadcast vendors, suppliers and broadcasters.
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent in an engineering field (preferably broadcast‑related).
* Broadcast technology certifications or advanced engineering training are advantageous.
* Current UK driving licence is required for this role.
Personal Qualities
We value individuals who are technically driven, confident in their decision‑making, and passionate about delivering excellence in live broadcasting. You should be a strong team player with a proactive attitude, capable of maintaining calm under pressure and leading teams through complex technical challenges.
In This Role It Is Essential That You Are:
* Self‑driven and motivated to deliver consistently high engineering standards.
* Technically minded with a solutions‑focused approach.
* Effective at leading and supporting multiskilled teams.
* Passionate about broadcasting and high‑quality technical delivery.
* Able to balance hands‑on engineering with leadership responsibilities.
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:
Broadcast and Media