Audio Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Install, commission, maintain and operate F1βs inventory of audio and talkback equipment both at the Remote Technical Centre (Biggin Hill, UK) and at Grand Prix events.
- Together with the Media Engineering team and working closely with other departments, design & upgrade F1βs audio and talkback engineering infrastructure, both at the Remote Technical Centre (Biggin Hill, UK) and at Grand Prix events in order to continue to meet F1βs current and future broadcast requirements.
- Have a keen interest in future audio technologies and assist senior engineers with the design and implementation of projects.
- Provide engineering support during F1 events either at the Remote Technical Centre, Biggin Hill, UK or the Event Technical Centre, circuit.
- Proven record of delivering high quality audio and comms under the pressures of a broadcast operation, either as a sound guarantee or mixer.
- Essential experience within a live broadcast engineering team.
- Experience with Riedel talkback systems.
- Experience with LAWO mixing desks and other devices such as Mic8, Power core, A_UHD core or equivalent tech by other manufacturers.
- Excellent understanding of AES67, SMPTE 2110-30 and 2110-31
- A high degree of computer literacy
- Knowledge of traditional and emerging broadcast audio technologies, infrastructures, operations, equipment, and systems engineering
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Able to multitask & work under pressure
- Excellent time management
- Logical, with attention to detail and an ability to see the bigger picture
- Willing and able to travel internationally
- Full UK/EU Driving License
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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