Project Engineer (Trackside Technology)
Location
Grove, England, United Kingdom
Department
Engineering and Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Mid-Senior Level
Job Description
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join the Trackside Technology team to take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and hands-on execution of IT and technology projects that support trackside operations. This role ensures the timely and effective delivery of robust and reliable trackside infrastructure, systems, and services that support operational excellence during events.
You will attend global race events as part of the team, aligning closely with engineers, infrastructures and services teams, software and data teams, and other stakeholders to guarantee seamless technology integration and delivery in high-pressure environments.
Main duties:
Strong understanding of technology operations in event-driven environments. Developed and demonstrable understanding and experience of:
For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
Additional Information
Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
You will attend global race events as part of the team, aligning closely with engineers, infrastructures and services teams, software and data teams, and other stakeholders to guarantee seamless technology integration and delivery in high-pressure environments.
Main duties:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Trackside Technology projects, ensuring timely implementation and handover.
- Coordinate deployment of new and reworked IT systems and services at circuits, ensuring trackside readiness and alignment with team requirements.
- Attend races and test events to integrate with the wider Trackside Technology function to support aligned project results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to gather requirements, define project scopes, and align technology solutions to race objectives.
- Manage technical infrastructure at the circuit, including virtualisation, networking, storage, voice/video systems, and monitoring tools.
- Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives to streamline deployment and support capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance during the build and validation of new trackside platforms and services.
- Maintain accurate documentation for systems, deployments, and project milestones.
- Continuously improve processes for delivering repeatable, high-quality technology outcomes at each race.
- Act as a key point of contact for all technical aspects of Trackside Technology delivery.
- Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects in high-pressure environments, preferably motorsport, broadcast, or live event industries.
- Active Directory & Microsoft 365
- Windows and Linux server environments
- Virtualisation and container platforms (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Networking: Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Wireless (Cisco, Palo Alto, CATO)
- Infrastructure automation: Ansible, Power Automate
- Monitoring and telemetry systems (APM, NPM)
- VoIP and video conferencing systems
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and project communication skills.
- Comfortable working autonomously at circuits, with the ability to troubleshoot under pressure.
- Collaborative mindset and eagerness to integrate with trackside engineering and operations teams.
- Flexibility for extensive global travel and non-standard working hours.
- Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Hands-on experience in motorsport, live broadcast, or performance-critical technology deployments.
For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
Additional Information
Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.