Systems Engineer - GTP IMSA

Motorsport Network, LLC; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BMW M Team WRT IMSA GTP program seeks a Systems Engineer to support the BMW M Hybrid V8's electronic, hybrid, and control systems. You will integrate, monitor, and analyze high‑complex data to improve reliability and race performance.

You will collaborate with WRT engineers across dynamics, energy, braking, and telemetry, delivering pre/post-event insights and developing automated data tools. Willingness to travel and operate in high‑pressure race environments is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Motorsport Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with strong motorsport relevance.
• 3+ years proven experience in high-level motorsport environment (LMDh/GTP, Hypercar, GT3, F1, F2 or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, ATLAS/MoTeC, Excel).
• Proficiency with CAN bus protocols, telemetry systems, and ECU architecture.

Aufgaben

• Oversee operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of vehicle control systems, data acquisition and control units.
• Real-time monitoring of car systems during on-track sessions; identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide race strategy support with fuel and energy tracking and optimization.
• Collaborate with vehicle dynamics, tires, systems, and simulation teams to validate tools and models.
• Prepare detailed pre- and post-event reports highlighting key system insights.
• Assist in developing automated tools for data processing and visualization.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

CAN bus

Telemetry

ECU architecture

Motorsport experience

Communication

Travel availability

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Motorsport Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

ATLAS/MoTeC

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job: Systems Engineer

Team: W Racing Team

Program: GTP IMSA

Group: IMSA Engineering Group (IMSA_EG)

Reporting to: WRT Hypercar&GTP Lead Engineer (LENG)

As a Systems Engineer for the BMW M Team WRT IMSA GTP program, you will play a critical role inthe technical operation and performance optimization of the BMW M Hybrid V8. You will be responsiblefor the integration, monitoring, and analysis of the car's complex electronic, hybrid, and control systems.

This position requires a proactive engineer capable of bridging the gap between raw data analysis,software functionality, and on-track performance. You will be instrumental in ensuring the highest levelsof system reliability and competitive performance.

Tasks and responsibilities contain as a baseline, but are not limited to the following:

• Work within the WRT-BMW Engineering Group (Performance Engineering) in WEC tocontinuously look to optimize and improve performance of our LMDh race cars.


• Work in tight collaboration with the race car allocated race- and performance-engineer.


• Oversee the operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of vehicle control systems, mainly dataacquisition and control systems units, but also including energy and power management,powertrain hybrid systems and braking systems


• Real-time monitoring of all car’s vital systems during all on-track sessions, identifying andmitigating technical risks to ensure maximum car availability


• Provide race strategy support to Race Engineer with fuel and energy tracking and optimization


• Work collaboratively with vehicle dynamics, tires, systems, and simulation teams to validate toolsand models


• Prepare detailed pre- and post-event reports highlighting key systems insights.


• Assist in developing automated tools for data processing and visualization.


• Assist in set-up, maintaining and pack down of trackside equipment such as telemetry, radio andIT


• Support rig tests, dyno work, and simulator sessions as required.


• Ensure compliance with technical regulations and BoP (Balance of Performance) limitations.


• Be responsible for systems-related tasks assigned by WRT LMDh Chief Engineer.


• Work with global BMW and WRT engineering groups to maintain, develop and update anyEngineering and analysis tools and software.

The Systems Engineer should have the following desired skillset:

• Degree in Motorsport Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.


• 3+ years proven experience in high-level motorsport environment (LMDh/GTP, Hypercar, GT3,F1, F2 or equivalent formulae).


• Strong proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, ATLAS/MoTeC, Excel).


• Proficiency with CAN bus protocols, telemetry systems, and electronic control unit (ECU)architecture.


• Preferably, familiarity with hybrid powertrain architectures and energy management systems


• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, high-stakes environments with tight deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills for clear interaction with drivers and technical teams.


• Flexibility to travel extensively, including weekends and long hours at race and test events.


• Promote our values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into theWRT ESG strategy.