Associate Control Systems Engineer – Autonomous Truck Tech

PACCAR Inc; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an engineer to develop powertrain, vehicle management, ADAS and autonomous control systems for PACCAR trucks. The role sits in a global team spanning Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF with work at PACCAR Technical Center.

Responsibilities include architecture and requirements development, control-system analysis, data gathering for verification, and on-site/off-site support while collaborating with suppliers and technicians. A STEM degree is required with travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM is required.
• Advanced degree or P.E. is desirable.
• Independent, motivated with strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of powertrain and vehicle management and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of control systems, software development and architecture on autonomous trucks or passenger vehicles.
• Proficiency with Java/C++/Embedded Linux/Python; Kanzi UX/UI is desirable.
• MATLAB/Simulink and Rational Rhapsody experience desirable.
• Git/SVN and IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation proficiency.
• Proficiency with automotive communication protocols: J1939, CAN, KWP-2000, UDS.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% (including international).

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architecture, requirements and component design specifications for powertrain, vehicle, and autonomous control systems.
• Analyze and provide feedback on architecture, designs and validation tests for conformance to requirements.
• Gather data and analyze control system performance using test equipment for verification of embedded software.
• Troubleshoot, perform root-cause analysis and report defects.
• Collaborate with team members, field technicians, suppliers and provide on-site/off-site support.
• Build professional relationships through collaboration, respect and integrity.

Skills

Powertrain knowledge

Vehicle management

Control systems

Software development

Embedded Linux

Java/C++

Python

Kanzi UX/UI

J1939/CAN/UDS

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced degree or P.E.

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Rational Rhapsody

Git/SVN

IBM DOORS Next Gen

Kanzi UX/UI

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an engineer to develop powertrain, vehicle management, ADAS and autonomous control systems for PACCAR trucks. The role sits in a global team spanning Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF with work at PACCAR Technical Center.

Responsibilities include architecture and requirements development, control-system analysis, data gathering for verification, and on-site/off-site support while collaborating with suppliers and technicians. A STEM degree is required with travel flexibility.