Senior Track Systems Technician

This is a permanent position that offers the opportunity to work globally, supporting the installation, deployment, and management of timing data acquisition and communications systems at race locations worldwide. This hands-on role involves working outdoors in varying conditions, requiring technical expertise, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install timing loops, beacons, and track temperature sensors at circuits, involving manual work, digging, soldering, and the use of machinery and tools.
• Install, test, and terminate coaxial and multi-core data cables for loop and decoder communications.
• Configure, operate, and fault-find on timing data acquisition systems, IT networks, and cable systems.
• Read and interpret circuit drawings to ensure correct system setup.
• Commission hardware/software systems, diagnose and repair faults.
• Monitor and verify incoming/outgoing data using bespoke software, escalating issues where needed.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate installations and operations.
• Build and repair looms, terminate AS Motorsport connectors, and maintain departmental equipment.
• Produce technical reports, maintain fault logs, and update issue-tracking systems.
• Travel globally for race events, typically for 1-3 weeks at a time.

Job Requirements:

Essential experience:

• Fault finding on electrical/electronic wiring systems.
• Ability to read and work with wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Technical report writing.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP systems.

Desirable experience:

• Fault finding of CAN-based communication systems.
• Basic knowledge of RF communication systems.
• Previous IT network experience.

Knowledge & skills:

• Competent in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Strong IT/computer skills and ability to learn bespoke software.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and fault-finding.
• Loom building and cable termination with a variety of connectors.

Personal qualities:

• Able to work under pressure in live broadcast environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Adaptable to working outdoors in varied climates.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills.

Qualifications:

• Current UK driving licence (essential).
• HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or equivalent experience (desirable).

If you are an experienced technician with a passion for motorsports and advanced track systems, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic and innovative team.

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