Performance Controls Systems Engineer

Performance Controls Systems Engineer

Who is WRT?
W Racing Team, known as Team WRT, is a professional autosport racing team, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Belgium.

Apart from running various international race programs, WRT is also known as manufacturer through its subsidiary, WRT Manufacturing which develops roll cages and chassis reinforcement for several of the world’s largest works motorsport programs, including the complete build of all some race cars.

Our sportive and technical successes show our ability to be a top player within a sport where technological challenges are combined with the expert knowledge of engineers, drivers and technicians to deliver cutting edge solutions.

WRT invest in employee development and we provide meaningful challenges Choosing WRT not only enhances career satisfaction but also ensures long-term personal and professional growth.

Location: BMW M Team WRT GTP Programme, USA

Contract: Full-Time

What do we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Per Diem for Travel
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Free use of the gym in our race shop

The duties of the WRT Performance Controls Systems Engineer will include:

• Being trackside as an integral part of the track engineering group
• Optimizing vehicle controls and strategies such as energy management, brake balance, driver settings, etc. in collaboration with the different departments and specialists from BMW Motorsport and WRT.
• Constantly following the vehicle legality and performance window, proposing actions and corrections
• Participating in all DIL sessions, making sure all inputs and presets are correctly set and adapted
• Participating in workflow improvements between the performance, controls and systems departments and providing preset matrix to the system engineers

Candidates shall be motivated to reach goals and objectives and promote high-standards, quality of service and team spirit in the WRT workforce.

The WRT Performance Controls Systems Engineer should have the following desired profile: 

• Professional knowledge of software developments tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Spotfire, PowerBi…
• High proficiency with data analysis tools, preferably Wintax4
• Aat least 3 years’ experience in a similar position in Hypercar/GTP,  Formula1, Formula E, WRC…
• High analytical skills and methods
• Hands on approach with a flexible “Can Do” & “Will Do” attitude
• Flexible with workload and tight deadlines
• Knowledge of languages, English written and spoken a must, French and German will be considered as a bonus
• Pro-active problem solver
• Promote our values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESG strategy.

Interested?

Please apply with your CV and a motivation letter.

We look forward to hearing from you!

People – Passion - Performance

This is a re-listed job, previous applicants need not re-apply