Event IT Communications Engineer
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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
Requirements
- Strong experience supporting communications systems in high-pressure technical environments
- Practical knowledge of RF communications Systems, IP-based Intercom systems DECT belt packs
- Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure including Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft 365 / Office
- Networking knowledge including Switching, VLANs, IP troubleshooting
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills under tight time constraints
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder support skills
- Strong organisational discipline and documentation practices
- Willingness for extensive international travel and weekend working
Desirable
- Experience with motorsport communications systems (e.g. RIEDEL, Clear-Com, MRTC or similar)
- Formula 1® / motorsport event operations experience
- Cisco networking exposure
- Knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure / Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with race engineering communications workflows, Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.