Lead Engineer – Race Course Technologies

About Us

The Role x SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – Deliver Quality and Consistency;
Evolve with Focus;
Make it Count;
Stand Together and Strike a Balance.

The Race Course Technologies (RCT) department delivers the systems that define and control the racecourse, powering SailGP’s precision, broadcast graphics, and global fan experience.

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer who thrives in complex, high‑pressure environments and can blend field engineering, systems design, and leadership. You’ll oversee the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of all on‑water and on‑shore systems that define the SailGP racecourse. From GPS positioning, telemetry networks and race marks to data telemetry and communications systems.

If you can build, fix, lead, and innovate — sometimes all at once — we want you on board.

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead the engineering operations of the Race Course Technologies team on‑site and remotely. Be the go‑to expert for system setup, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• System Management:
  Oversee deployment and maintenance of the full RCT technology stack:
  • Telemetry systems - LTE, 5G and Starlink
  • Race Mark - Power, Control and Propulsion systems
  • Chase boat fleet Nav Com systems - Chart plotters, sensors, radios, and DC electrical systems.
• Race Management:
  Equipment deployment, configuration, maintenance and support.
• Operational Delivery:
  Ensure all race course technology systems are operational, safe, and accurate during training, racing, and testing days.
• Innovation & Improvement:
  Collaborate with R&D and partner teams to evolve RCT systems, improve reliability, and reduce logistical complexity across the season.
• Documentation & Process:
  Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and schematics. Contribute to standard operating procedures and technical training for junior engineers.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Live Line, Broadcast, Data, and On‑Water Operations teams to deliver integrated solutions that perform flawlessly under live racing conditions. This includes supporting Junior RCT engineers with rigging of Riedel equipment on camera boats when appropriate.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure all systems across all SailGP owned support‑boats on‑the‑water, comply with SailGP safety and operational standards, including maritime and radio regulations. Maintenance of emergency bilge‑pumps, charting‑systems, AIS‑system and nav‑lights.

• System Maintenance & Refurbishment:
  Oversee post‑event servicing, diagnostics, and repairs of all RCT equipment to ensure full readiness for the next event.
• Hardware Modification & Project Preparation:
  Manage hardware modifications, upgrades, and integration work in preparation for new projects or system enhancements. Coordinate with design and R&D teams to implement changes safely and efficiently.
• Testing & Validation:
  Conduct controlled testing, calibration, and configuration of RCT systems in workshop or field environments to validate software and hardware performance. This may include sea trials of Race marks.
• R&D Support:
  Work closely with internal engineering and partner teams to prototype, integrate, and evaluate new technologies or workflows.
• Logistics & Planning:
  Support container packing, asset tracking, and documentation for global touring. Maintain clear visibility of system status and spares inventory between events.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Review and refine build, deployment, and…