Student Placement: Cricket Systems Operator 27/28

The Placement Cricket Systems Operator supports the delivery of ball-tracking and edge-detection (DRS), Match Officials' Technology (MOT) and broadcast enhancement technologies at cricket events worldwide. The role sits within Hawk-Eye's Cricket department and works as part of a close-knit match-day team across broadcast analysis, ball-tracking engineering and umpire services. The operator contributes directly to live cricket coverage and officiating, including high-profile Test matches and World Cup fixtures.

• Deliver Hawk-Eye's ball-tracking and edge-detection (DRS) technology at cricket events worldwide.
• Deliver Match Officials' Technology (MOT) and the suite of broadcast enhancement technologies at cricket events.
• Operate technology to support officiating and/or cricket broadcast analysis during live matches.
• Work within one of the Cricket department's match-day areas: Cricket Broadcast Analyst, Ball-Tracking System Engineer, or Umpire Services Technician.
• Use PCs, cameras and related software to set up and operate systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in a live broadcast environment.
• Maintain accuracy and focus under high-pressure live match conditions.
• Work as part of a close-knit team and respond positively to feedback.
• Work weekends and midweek evenings as required, continuing until the last ball has been hit.
• Travel extensively to cricket-playing nations as part of tour-based delivery.

• Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree.
• Interest in combining cricket with cutting-edge sports technology.
• Desire for work to support officiating and/or cricket broadcast analysis.
• Excitement about working behind the scenes on live cricket matches.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Pride in accuracy and getting details right.
• Enjoyment of practical problem-solving.
• Enjoyment of working in a close-knit team.
• Curiosity about technology and keenness to learn new skills.
• Comfort with travel, irregular hours and time away from home.
• Willingness to take responsibility for work and respond positively to feedback.
• Strong work ethic and attitude towards troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working predominantly with PCs, cameras and related software.
• Ability to work in different time zones and spend time away from family and friends.
• Willingness to work weekends and midweek evenings until the last ball has been hit.

• Passion and desire to develop further in areas where the candidate may not yet excel.

• UK-based hybrid role, with work completed as required from on-site, the Basingstoke office and/or working from home at various times.
• Extensive domestic and global travel to cricket-playing nations.
• Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months.
• Expected start date: Monday 28th June 2027.
• Regular work on weekends and midweek evenings, with roles fulfilled until the last ball has been hit.
• Average of up to 240 days per year on tour away from home.
• Tour-based working across different time zones, with time away from family and friends.
• Live broadcast environment with high-pressure situations.
• Predominantly working with PCs, cameras and related software.

• Travel, accommodation and daily living allowance expenses paid by Hawk-Eye.
• Training and support to the best possible level.
• Opportunity to work with passionate, innovative, motivated and intelligent people.
• Support for personal development and engagement with desired long-term career path.
• Supportive team environment where every team member can contribute their best work.
• Opportunity to work on major sporting events worldwide and make a direct impact on high-profile cricket moments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge sports technology and innovation.