Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - EV & Autonomy Systems

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan thatprovides

Comprehensive paid time off - minimum

Tuition reimbursement for continued教育

Medical, dental, and vision plans for你

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

Paid short-and long-term disability

Life and accidental death and disember

EAP services include wellness plans,

Job summary

KENWORTH/ PACCAR in Kirkland, WA seeks an energetic Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - Electrical to define, implement and verify advanced control systems for zero-emission and diesel powertrains. You will integrate electric drivetrains, control algorithms, and safety-critical software across PACCAR products.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive controls, ISO26262 awareness, and collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% may be needed; CDL readiness is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; EIT certification and M.S. in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is required; Heavy/medium-duty truck or passenger car experience is highly desired.
• Knowledge of ISO26262 is preferred.
• Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink embedded programming.
• Knowledge of and experience with J1939 and CAN networks.
• Experience with automotive ethernet and LIN preferred.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics and wire harness schematics.
• Proficient in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications.
• Understands the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies.
• Experience with agile software development.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.
• Requires independent judgment and effective decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, the ability to manage workloads, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment.
• Experience with simulation software, such as MATLAB, is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software: Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. is preferred.
• Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry is preferred.
• Desire to obtain CDL.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies (Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Connectivity, etc.) into PACCAR products
• Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, government regulations, and industry standards to capture customer and business needs
• Develop functional controls for advanced vehicle systems and software features including test requirements
• Define interactions between vehicle systems
• Support electrical schematic development and design for systems and components being integrated.
• Support electrical harness assembly, build, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Skills

Vehicle controls

Requirements elicitation

System design

Technical writing

Agile development

Communication

Independent judgment

Project planning

Data acquisition

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering/related field

EIT certification

M.S. in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

IBM Rational Rhapsody

IBM Rational Team Concert

Creo/ProE

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

KENWORTH/ PACCAR in Kirkland, WA seeks an energetic Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - Electrical to define, implement and verify advanced control systems for zero-emission and diesel powertrains. You will integrate electric drivetrains, control algorithms, and safety-critical software across PACCAR products.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive controls, ISO26262 awareness, and collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% may be needed; CDL readiness is a plus.