Senior Broadcast Design Engineer

Location: Biggin Hill

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 a Senior Broadcast Design Engineer to play a key role in the design, build and commissioning of world‑class broadcast engineering systems.

You will take senior technical responsibility for complex broadcast infrastructure projects, ensuring systems are resilient, future‑proofed and meet demanding live broadcast requirements across both fixed facilities and live event environments.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will contribute to the technical direction of broadcast engineering solutions and support the ongoing evolution of broadcast technology and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead in the design, build and commissioning of broadcast engineering systems and future media engineering projects

Design and upgrade broadcast infrastructure across permanent facilities and live event environments

Act as a senior technical contributor within the Media Engineering team, working closely with other departments

Work with external suppliers and systems integrators, ensuring designs are delivered to specification and quality standards

Produce detailed system schematics and drawings using AutoCADKeep up to date with emerging broadcast technologies and contribute ideas for future engineering solutions

Prepare detailed project costings and support delivery within approved budgets

Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers, sharing best practice and knowledge

Produce reports and technical documentation as required

Operate safely at all times in line with health and safety requirements

Complete mandatory training and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required

What Are We Looking For?

An experienced and technically confident broadcast engineer who enjoys working on complex systems, takes pride in high‑quality design, and thrives in a fast‑paced live broadcast environment. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of your work while supporting and influencing others through your expertise.

Experience Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

Have 5+ years’ experience in broadcast systems engineering

Have strong hands‑on experience designing and engineering broadcast infrastructure, including IP‑based systems

Demonstrate experience in systems design, integration and commissioning

Be comfortable fault‑finding in live broadcast and production environments

Have experience delivering work to tight deadlines and under pressure

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

Previous experience in broadcast systems integration

Experience delivering medium to large‑scale broadcast design and build projects

Exposure to HD, UHD, HDR, 3G and IP broadcast standards

Experience with major live events or sports broadcasting

Familiarity with cloud or hybrid media workflows

Qualifications

BSc or equivalent qualification in Broadcast Television Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
Networking or broadcast‑related certifications (e.g. CCNA) are advantageous

Personal Qualities In this role it is essential that you are:

Self‑motivated, proactive and highly organised

Logical and methodical, with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable working independently while contributing strongly to a team environment

Willing and able to support, guide and share knowledge with colleagues

Willing to travel and work flexible hours across global time zones.

Able to prioritise…