Software Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle

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

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Software Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

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.

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.

Job 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

Required Qualifications

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