ADAS Development Engineer

Peterbilt Motors Company; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Control System Owner (CSO) for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to lead ECU-level requirements and validation for ADAS control systems across Kenworth and Peterbilt platforms.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years of experience. You will manage supplier engagement, define verification strategies, and drive releases that meet performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accountable owner for the assigned ADAS ECU/control system, including hardware, base software, and diagnostics.
• Lead ECU validation through DVP&R planning, HIL, and on-vehicle testing with suppliers and validation teams.
• Coordinate with System Owners, EE Architecture, and manufacturing to ensure alignment and release readiness.

Skills

ADAS ownership

Requirements management

System ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Validation planning

J1939/CAN

DOORS/Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Control System Owner (CSO) for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to lead ECU‑level requirements, supplier technical management, and validation execution for ADAS control systems used across Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role is responsible for defining, developing, validating, and releasing ADAS‑related control system requirements in alignment with PACCAR’s architecture standards, software release processes, and program milestones.

The ADAS CSO will serve as the primary technical owner of specific ADAS control systems (e.g., camera ECUs, radar ECUs, perception modules, domain controllers) and will collaborate closely with System Owners, EE Architecture, PACCAR Electronics, suppliers, validation teams, Vehicle Integration, and Manufacturing.

This position requires strong technical ownership, rigorous requirements definition, disciplined validation planning, and the ability to ensure that supplier‑delivered systems meet PACCAR’s performance, safety, cybersecurity, and diagnostic expectations. The candidate will be instrumental in delivering high‑quality ADAS features to customers by driving consistent execution across development cycles, pilot builds, and production launches.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the accountable owner for the assigned ADAS ECU/control system, covering hardware, base software, application software, diagnostics, and lifecycle performance.
• Maintain knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and installation constraints to ensure robust ECU design and integration.
• Develop, maintain, and align ECU‑level technical requirement specifications (functional, safety, cybersecurity, architecture) with system‑level ADAS feature intent and customer use cases.
• Contribute to program‑level Product Description Book (PDB) content by identifying capabilities, constraints, and customer impacts.
• Ensure requirements and communication interfaces are consistent with System Owners, Product Planning, and EE Architecture teams.
• Lead all technical engagement with the ECU supplier, including requirements alignment, development oversight, maturity reviews, and software readiness.
• Author and maintain Technical Process Requirements Specifications (TPRS) outlining supplier expectations, toolchains, and RASIC roles.
• Monitor supplier technology roadmaps and guide forward‑looking improvements for future programs.
• Lead ECU validation through DVP&R planning, sample coordination, HIL and on‑vehicle testing, and defect resolution.
• Track software timing, maturity, risks, and integration readiness across programs.

Job Responsibilities Continued

• Ensure ECU‑related issues are identified, managed, and closed using PACCAR’s issue‑tracking processes.
• Communicate development status, risks, validation progress, and release readiness to program and technical leadership.
• Support pilot builds, production release activities (ECNs, REIs, PPAP), and resolve manufacturing or field issues related to ECU performance.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, service, and field teams regarding ECU operation, diagnostics, and integration behaviors.
• Create or contribute to service and diagnostic documentation ensuring programming, serviceability, and troubleshooting meet PACCAR standards.
• Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
• Provide engineering assistance, perform problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.
• Follow software defect resolution life cycle for internal and external owners and bring them to a closure.
• Assigns, approves, performs or delegates design modifications as appropriate.
• Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
• Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Up to 5% travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ Years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with systems engineering principles for electronics and software development, including the systems V model, agile methods, functional safety/cybersecurity, ASPICE, SOTIF, and integration planning and execution.
• Working knowledge of ADAS sensors, perception systems, ECU functionality, and related diagnostics/validation methods (e.g., DVP&R, HIL, automated testing).
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks (J1939, CAN, automotive Ethernet) and ability to interpret electrical schematics, harness interfaces, connector pinouts, and power/grounding requirements.
• Awareness of mechanical packaging considerations such as mounting, thermal constraints, field of view, and vibration.
• Knowledge on Heavy duty and Medium duty Commercial trucks
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and system integration domains.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, EE architecture, electrical/harness, mechanical packaging, HIL labs, validation organizations, and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for leading cross‑functional technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables, drive defect resolution, and meet program schedules.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with requirements/defect management tools such as DOORS, HPQC, or Jira.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation, requirements, and validation artifacts.

General Description Of Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).