Motorsport Customer Application Engineer

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Welcome to Bosch Motorsport, a premier supplier of electronics, sensors, actuators, and engineering services to top racing series and teams worldwide. Here at Bosch Motorsport North America, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team, taking on challenging tasks.

As a vital member of our engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting our application and development engineers in projects focused on professional motorsport within North America. Embrace this opportunity to make an impact in the exciting world of motorsport technology!

What You Will Do

The Associate Motorsport Customer Application Engineer serves as the primary technical contact at customer locations and race tracks to support the development, integration, and optimization of motorsport electronic systems and software. This position requires the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and involves frequent domestic and international travel (approximately 50–80 days per year).

What You Will Do

The Motorsport Customer Application Engineer is responsible for leading application engineering activities for complex motorsport products at customer locations and race tracks. This role requires managing customer requirements, project timelines, and coordination between customer-facing activities and internal development teams.

• Customer Application & Program Management

  Lead on-site customer application engineering of complex motorsport products (e.g., engine controllers, vehicle control units, displays, power boxes, and telemetry modules) at customer locations and race tracks. Manage the process of collecting requirements, defining project timelines, and coordinating customer-facing track activities with internal development teams.

• OEM & Team Technical Liaison

  Serve as the primary technical authority at track locations for factory-supported race teams. Perform troubleshooting and resolution of complex system-level issues, and coordinate with customers regarding critical parameter changes.

• Controls & Hybrid Strategy Architecture

  Develop high-level control strategies for advanced ICE and hybrid powertrains, including integration of hybrid energy recovery systems (ERS/MGU), torque master coordination, and advanced control algorithms.

• Vehicle Electrical Architecture Design

  Develop and validate full-vehicle electrical and communication network topologies, ensuring robust and optimized analog signal, digital signal, CAN, and Ethernet configurations.

• Simulation & Virtual Development

  Develop, maintain, and execute advanced virtual simulation environments, utilizing Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation benches, and Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators to validate controls and support physical setups at track locations.

• Software Standards & Tool Leadership

  Design and develop internal software tools and scripts (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C#, or similar). Define, refine, and enforce coding standards and software architectures for the team.

• Technical/Peer Mentorship

  Provide technical guidance to entry-level and mid-level engineers, sharing technical best practices and supporting their development in complex trackside environments.

• Domestic & International Travel

  Travel domestically and internationally, approximately 50–80 days per year, to provide technical leadership and application engineering support at customer facilities, test tracks, and global development sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in industry-relevant application engineering (academic or industry experience)
• 5+ years of experience with industry-relevant data analysis (working with data acquisition and data analysis tools)
• Industry experience defined as: professional motorsport, significant FSAE, or equivalent

Desired Qualifications

• Technical Account & Lifecycle Management

  Proven experience in technical account management or customer-facing technical roles, managing customer requirements from initial gathering through on-site application, support, and system validation.

• Customer Communication Skills

  Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively with customers and technical suppliers in dynamic environments.

• Advanced Controls Development

  Demonstrated experience in ICE, hybrid, and/or battery-electric powertrain controls or chassis development (e.g., traction control, torque-vectoring, and/or ERS/MGU energy recovery systems integration).

• Holistic System Design & Analysis

  Hands-on expertise in vehicle systems design and application, with experience troubleshooting complex system-level issues and implementing solutions within operational timelines.

• Network & Protocol Architecture

  Advanced knowledge of wired and wireless network architectures, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of CAN and Ethernet-based systems.

• Advanced Testing & Prototyping Systems

  Proficiency with complex prototyping, simulation, and test equipment (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS prototyping systems, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).

• Software Architecture & Tool Design

  Demonstrated capability to design and implement software tools using MATLAB, Python, C#, or similar languages for data processing or test automation.

• Leadership & Technical Mentoring

  Ability to mentor entry to mid-level engineers, establish technical best practices, and coordinate activities across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

 Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Calm & 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 & 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 & 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.

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! 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.