Event IT Communications Engineer
Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Event IT Communications Engineer
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Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Towcester, Northamptonshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Full Job Description
The Event IT Communications Engineer is responsible for delivering resilient, high-performance communications services in support of motorsport operations across factory and trackside environments. This role combines ownership of event communications systems-including radio, IP-based intercom across multiple sites and RF technologies - with hands-on IT infrastructure support to a self-sufficient level. This role will ensure race-critical systems remain operational in some of the most demanding high-pressure environments in elite motorsport. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enabling seamless communication between drivers, engineers, mechanics, race operations, and leadership while also supporting wider communications with external parties and satellite sites. This is a highly mobile role requiring international travel, technical versatility, and the ability to troubleshoot under intense operational pressure where reliability and response time are critical.
- Own the deployment, operation, and support of all event communications systems across race and test operations
- Configure, deploy, and maintain RF radio systems, IP-based Intercom systems, DECT Belt packs, Virtual intercom panels, Driver helmet communications and VIP / guest communication solutions
- Program radios and communications equipment with authorised frequencies for each event
- Coordinate communications integration with governing bodies, suppliers, and technical partners including FIA, FOM, and vehicle communications providers
- Support ear moulding and bespoke driver communication hardware preparation where required
- Work closely with the IT Team to ensure network integration is stable
- Prepare, test, stage, and maintain all communications and IT equipment between events. Build and validate race event kits, ensuring all systems are fully functional before deployment
- Perform preventative maintenance, testing, and repair of communications and IT hardware. Ensure event readiness through structured testing and validation processes
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, configuration records, and operational checklists
- Follow structured incident, problem, and change management processes
- Research, develop and deploy innovative improvements in the communications space
- Take ownership of the Trackside communications space being the single contact for the race team in this area