Control System Owner

PACCAR; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Control System Owner to guide the development of safety-critical ECU systems for commercial vehicles. You will own system requirements, manage hardware and software interfaces, and coordinate with Tier-1 suppliers across the product lifecycle.

You will drive validation, ensure compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262 / ISO 21434), and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, safe ECUs for next-generation trucks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing Tier-1 suppliers and external development partners.
• Experience integrating ECUs into vehicle networks using CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, and diagnostic services.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, Siemens Polarion ALM, PTC Codebeamer, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary System Owner for an automotive ECU, responsible for product definition, technical decision-making, supplier coordination, and cross-functional alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own ECU feature requirements and prioritize hardware and software deliverables to ensure desired functionality is implemented in compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and traceability across vehicle, system, hardware, and software levels.
• Manage hardware releases, validation planning, prototype and production sample coordination, and support pilot vehicle builds.
• Lead technical issue investigation and cross-functional problem resolution through design reviews, testing, field data analysis, and supplier collaboration.
• Define product acceptance criteria and ensure validation activities demonstrate compliance with functional, performance, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

ECU development

System requirements

Supplier management

Automotive networks

Traceability tools

ISO 26262 / cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree / PE (preferred)

Tools

DOORS Next Gen

Polarion ALM

Codebeamer

Job description

As a Control System Owner (CSO) for an automotive electronic control unit, you will play a key role in the development and integration of safety-critical ECU systems for advanced vehicle applications. You will guide product development throughout the lifecycle by managing hardware and firmware requirements, collaborating with suppliers, overseeing validation activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing solutions.

Location: Lewisville, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as primary System Owner for an automotive ECU, responsible for product definition, technical decision-making, supplier coordination, and cross-functional alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own ECU feature requirements and prioritize hardware and software deliverables to ensure desired functionality is implemented in compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and traceability across vehicle, system, hardware, and software levels.
• Manage hardware releases, validation planning, prototype and production sample coordination, and support pilot vehicle builds.
• Lead technical issue investigation and cross-functional problem resolution through design reviews, testing, field data analysis, and supplier collaboration.
• Define product acceptance criteria and ensure validation activities demonstrate compliance with functional, performance, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing Tier-1 suppliers and external development partners.
• Experience integrating ECUs into vehicle networks using CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, and diagnostic services.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, Siemens Polarion ALM, PTC Codebeamer, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in engineering or a related STEM field, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience developing or supporting products in compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO/SAI 21434 (Cybersecurity).
• Experience with commercial vehicle systems and SAE J1939 communications.
• Experience with ASPICE-compliant automotive development processes.
• Working knowledge with vehicle diagnostics and communication protocols including UDS (ISO 14229), OBD-II, CAN, CAN FD, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures, embedded system peripherals (ADCs, GPIO, timers, PWM, watchdogs), and communication interfaces commonly used in automotive ECUs.

About PACCAR

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

About Global PACCAR Electronics

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.
Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities-delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR's future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

PACCAR Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive PTO- 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 account(FSA) and health account (HSA)
• Paid short-and-long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Control System Owner is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

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