Fibre Operations Engineer

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, 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. Fibre Operations Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Fibre Operations Engineer to join our team based at our Media and Technology Centre in Biggin Hill. The successful candidate will carry out testing, termination, maintenance and logistical coordination of all Fibre drums and related hardware managed by Circuit Networks for deployment at the F1 events. Key Responsibilities

• Testing, terminating, and repairing single-mode fibre
• Conducting OTDR, ILM, OPM and end-face inspections
• Diagnosing faults and ensuring accurate reporting
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and scheduled maintenance
• Managing inventory, equipment, and asset records
• Planning and coordinating fibre deployment for major events
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Collaborating with internal teams and mentoring junior technicians

About You

• Experience of fibre optical technologies including the testing, servicing and termination of single mode fibre using a variety of connectors.
• Proficient in OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fibre termination and installation of fibre optic cable.
• Ability to perform in depth root cause analysis of system workflow and equipment faults
• Proven experience and understanding of system diagrams
• Management of stock control

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience working with SMPTE cable.
• Previous experience in a technical broadcasting role.
• Technical Report writing
• Jira issue management platform
• Experience of logging and managing incidents in an operational environment.
• Practical experience in using 2D AutoCAD software