Senior Electronics Engineer; FRO

Role Overview

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. The F1 Electronics department produces a wide range of customised and bespoke solutions to support the timing, televising, and organisation of Formula 1 events.

We architect and design embedded systems for F1 cars to provide team telemetry and driver/engineer audio, and to deliver on‑board video and audio for F1 broadcasters and digital platforms. This is in addition to a variety of other electronics solutions designed by our small in-house team to support any aspect of an F1 event.

• 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.
• Take product requirements and break them down to hardware level requirements.
• 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 improving processes.
• Participate in project and engineering review meetings, providing updates and contributing to planning, testing, and documentation activities.
• Support engineering processes by preparing accurate technical documentation and ensuring alignment with project and quality requirements.
• Maintain a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to resolving issues and ensuring continuity of operations.

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Operate effectively in a high‑pressed and challenging environment while maintaining a methodical and structured approach to work.
• 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.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent vocational and industry experience) in electronics engineering (or suitable equivalent).
• 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.

• Working in broadcast or automotive (motor sport) industries.

• 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.

Your next career move could include progressing into Principal Electronics Engineer or to become Systems Engineer.

• 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