Motorsport Customer Application Engineer

Description

Bosch Motorsport supplies electronics, sensors, actuators, and engineering services to racing series and teams worldwide. Bosch Motorsport North America provides a collaborative work environment in which employees support technical projects and business objectives.

As a member of the engineering team, this position supports application and development engineers on professional motorsport projects in North America. Responsibilities include contributing to the development, integration, and support of motorsport technologies in accordance with defined project requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Motorsport Customer Application Engineer serves as a primary technical contact at customer facilities and race tracks, supporting the development, integration, validation, and optimization of motorsport electronic systems and software. The role requires the ability to perform the essential functions in fast-paced work environments and to travel domestically and internationally approximately 50–80 days per year.
• Customer Application and Program Coordination
• Provide on-site application engineering support for motorsport products, including engine controllers, vehicle control units, displays, power distribution units, and telemetry modules, at customer facilities and race tracks. Gather and document technical requirements, support project schedule development, and coordinate customer-facing track activities with internal development teams.
• Customer and Team Technical Support
• Serve as a technical point of contact at track locations for supported race teams. Diagnose and resolve system-level issues within the scope of the role and coordinate with customers and internal teams regarding approved parameter changes.
• Controls and Hybrid Strategy Development
• Develop and document control strategies for internal-combustion-engine and hybrid powertrains, including hybrid energy recovery systems, torque coordination, and related control algorithms.
• Vehicle Electrical Architecture
• Develop and validate vehicle electrical and communication network topologies, including analog signals, digital signals, CAN, and Ethernet configurations, in accordance with defined technical requirements.
• Simulation and Virtual Development
• Develop, maintain, and execute virtual simulation environments using Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and Driver-in-the-Loop methods to validate controls and support trackside system setup.
• Software Tools and Standards
• Develop and maintain internal software tools and scripts using MATLAB, Python, C, or comparable technologies. Contribute to documented coding standards and software architecture practices.
• Technical Knowledge Sharing
• Provide job-related technical guidance, share documented best practices, and support knowledge transfer among engineering team members.
• Domestic and International Travel
• Travel domestically and internationally approximately 50–80 days per year to provide application engineering support at customer facilities, test tracks, race tracks, and development locations.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of job-related application engineering experience gained through professional, academic, or project-based work.
• At least five years of job-related experience using data-acquisition and data-analysis tools to evaluate technical system performance.
• Experience applying engineering principles in professional motorsport, Formula SAE, or another environment involving comparable vehicle systems, controls, data acquisition, and trackside or field support.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Technical Account and Lifecycle Management
• Experience in technical account management or another customer-facing technical role, including documenting customer requirements and supporting system application, issue resolution, and validation.
• Customer Communication
• Ability to communicate job-related technical information clearly to customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
• Controls Development
• Experience with internal-combustion-engine, hybrid, or battery-electric powertrain controls or chassis-control development, such as traction control, torque vectoring, or energy-recovery-system integration.
• System Design and Analysis
• Experience designing, applying, or troubleshooting vehicle systems and implementing solutions within established project or operational timelines.
• Network and Protocol Architecture
• Knowledge of wired or wireless network architectures, including the design, configuration, or troubleshooting of CAN- and Ethernet-based systems.
• Testing and Prototyping Systems
• Experience using prototyping, simulation, or test equipment, such as dSPACE or ETAS systems, oscilloscopes, or spectrum analyzers.
• Software Architecture and Tool Design
• Experience designing or implementing software tools using MATLAB, Python, C, or a comparable language for data processing, simulation, or test automation.
• Technical Guidance and Coordination
• Experience providing job-related technical guidance, documenting best practices, or coordinating work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ideal Candidate Characteristics
• Calm and Decisive Under Pressure
• Comfortable making high-stakes, real-time technical decisions with incomplete data under tight trackside timelines, demonstrating strong personal accountability for vehicle performance and reliability.
• Systemic and Anticipatory Problem Solving
• Deconstructs highly complex, ambiguous vehicle system issues into distinct components, managing uncertainty and actively anticipating how changes in one system impact other vehicle interdependencies.
• Champion of Data-Driven Objectivity
• Fosters a rigorous, data-driven team culture that values technical objectivity; remains highly adaptable and open to changing direction based on what the trackside data reveals.
• Entrepreneurial Ownership
• Applies an entrepreneurial mindset to the complete customer journey, proactively identifying bottlenecks, designing more efficient processes, and championing continuous improvement.
• Strategic and Diplomatic Communicator
• Masters the art of translating intricate technical data and complex failures into clear, concise, and actionable executive summaries for both internal engineering teams and customers.
• Cultivator of Collaborative Growth
• Actively encourages peer development, pushing the boundaries of the team’s collective capabilities by mentoring entry to mid-level engineers and promoting continuous learning across all areas of responsibility.
• If you’re passionate about motorsport and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join Bosch Motorsport in shaping the future of racing technology.
• Our Motorsport Culture
• Passion and Performance : At Bosch Motorsport North America, we are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals united by our unwavering passion for achieving peak performance, both on and off the track. Our shared commitment drives us to strive for nothing less than the top step of the podium in everything we undertake.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation : Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, we constantly challenge the conventional norms. Fueled by innovation and a thirst for progress, we fearlessly tackle technical and commercial challenges to pave the way for groundbreaking solutions.
• Communication : Building strong relationships internally and with our valued customers is paramount. Through open and transparent dialogue, we foster a culture of trust and collaboration, ensuring that we understand and meet the needs of everyone involved.
• Balance : While we relentlessly pursue victory, we recognize the importance of balance. We believe in working hard but also cherish the value of a healthy work-life balance. This equilibrium empowers our team members to maintain their passion and drive while enjoying personal well-being and growth.
• Together, we embrace a culture that pushes boundaries, fosters innovation, and cultivates genuine connections. Our collective determination and relentless pursuit of excellence propel us forward as a winning team, setting new standards in the world of motorsport.
• Additional Information
• Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!