Electronics Technician at SailGP

Electronics Technician

About:

The Rolex 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 approaching 60mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. 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 organization with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.

Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Summary:

SailGP Technologies is seeking a motivated Electronics Technician to join the high-performance electronics team. This role is focused on hands-on technical work, supporting the F50 fleet, product testing, and integration into SailGP’s wider technology projects.

Based in Southampton, with regular international event travel, you’ll gain exposure to leading-edge marine electronics while developing your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support:

• Assist with the build and assembly of F50 platforms and wings.
• Contribute to the preparation and repair of spares packages.
• Provide practical electronics support at SailGP international events, including yacht build, maintenance, and pack-down.

Projects: 

• Support wider projects such as autonomous race marks and simulators.
• Contribute to testing, integration, and basic troubleshooting

Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior technicians and engineers to deliver high-quality, time-critical outputs.
• Support day-to-day operations within the electronics department.

Key Expectations: 

• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued 
• Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture 
• Consider how each team action contributes to Better Sport, Better Planet
• Be proactive in learning and applying new techniques and standards.
• Support sustainable practices and innovative thinking within the department.

About you: 

• Solid foundation in electronics with experience in marine or high-performance environments preferred.
• Knowledge of wiring standards and marine electronics hardware is advantageous (System 25, Raychem, TE, Deutsch, adhesives).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Good organisational and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop 
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, international event settings.
• Willing to travel internationally to support SailGP events.

Location:

Southampton, UK with frequent international travel to SailGP Events 

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.