Senior Vehicle Software Engineer - EV Systems

PACCAR Inc; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR, a global technology leader in truck design and powertrains, seeks a Software Engineer to own vehicle-level software readiness for Battery Electric Vehicle programs in Denton, TX. You will drive integration milestones, coordinate ECU interactions, and lead Go/No-Go reviews to ensure software content and validation meet vehicle expectations.

Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years in automotive engineering, with strong CAN/CAN-FD knowledge and software development experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, System Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and ECU networks (CAN/CAN-FD).
• Experience with software development, validation, and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Own vehicle-level software readiness across all ECUs, ensuring software meets plant and customer expectations
• Ensure software release milestones and integration schedule are maintained
• Coordinate software features, dependencies, and interactions across ECUs to ensure successful vehicle-level integration
• Lead vehicle level Go/NoGo reviews and hold ECU owners accountable for software content, validation evidence, defect status, and release commitments
• Monitor integration risks, blockers, and open defects; escape issues as needed.
• Develop and maintain expertise in vehicle software flashing
• Drive continuous improvement of software release quality, processes, and customer experience using lessons learned from development, production, and field performance
• Up to 10% travel can be expected

Skills

Automotive engineering

Vehicle electrical architecture

ECU and CAN networks

Software development & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Systems Engineering

Job description

PACCAR, a global technology leader in truck design and powertrains, seeks a Software Engineer to own vehicle-level software readiness for Battery Electric Vehicle programs in Denton, TX. You will drive integration milestones, coordinate ECU interactions, and lead Go/No-Go reviews to ensure software content and validation meet vehicle expectations.

Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years in automotive engineering, with strong CAN/CAN-FD knowledge and software development experience.