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Hawk-Eye InnovationsStudent Placement: Cricket (iHawk) Systems Operator
Hawk-Eye Innovations seeks a student for a 12-month fixed-term student placement operating its iHawk cricket systems, with an expected start date in the summer of 2027.…
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Hawk-Eye Innovations seeks a student for a 12-month fixed-term student placement operating its iHawk cricket systems, with an expected start date in the summer of 2027. The position involves a blend of roughly eighty percent remote work, ten percent office duties in Basingstoke, and ten percent on-site international travel to cricket-playing nations. Travel, accommodation, and daily living expenses are covered by the company during trips. The iHawk product is a…
Job Description
Hawk-Eye Innovations seeks a student for a 12-month fixed-term student placement operating its iHawk cricket systems, with an expected start date in the summer of 2027. The position involves a blend of roughly eighty percent remote work, ten percent office duties in Basingstoke, and ten percent on-site international travel to cricket-playing nations. Travel, accommodation, and daily living expenses are covered by the company during trips.
The iHawk product is a compact ball-tracking solution worn by umpires that supports remote video tracking. In this role, the selected individual will deliver ball-tracking and player analysis technologies, acting as a primary contact for analysts, collaborating with developers to test software features, and building equipment kits in the office. Candidates should expect to work during weekends and midweek evenings as dictated by the sports schedule, and may spend up to two months away from home across the year.
Responsibilities
- Track training and match sessions both live and retrospectively
- Serve as the primary contact for analysts and provide remote support
- Collaborate with developers to test software elements and propose system enhancements
- Assemble and maintain equipment kits at the Basingstoke office
- Travel internationally to set up broadcast services and permanent installations for cricket boards
Requirements
- Must be currently studying toward an undergraduate degree
- Demonstrate a technical grounding
- Possess strong problem-solving capabilities
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and customers
- Exhibit teamwork skills and a passion for innovation
- Show willingness to learn and adapt
- Remain flexible and willing to travel worldwide
- Operate effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments
- Maintain an interest in cricket
Core Skills
Benefits
- Coverage of travel, accommodation, and daily living allowance expenses for global assignments
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is UK-based and structured as roughly eighty percent remote, ten percent office-based in Basingstoke, and ten percent on-site with global travel.
What is the employment type and duration?
It is a full-time, fixed-term student placement lasting for 12 months, with an expected start date in the summer of 2027.
Are travel expenses covered during international assignments?
Yes, travel, accommodation, and daily living allowance expenses are paid by Hawk-Eye.
What are the educational requirements for applicants?
Applicants must be currently studying towards an undergraduate degree.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify the salary.
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