Software Integration Lead Engineer

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 100,100 - 156,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision plans

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an experienced Software Integration Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end ECU integration across vehicle programs. This role serves as the primary focal point between embedded engineering teams and stakeholders, coordinating software, hardware, and validation activities to ensure readiness and milestone achievement.

You will establish schedules, manage dependencies, and push for timely delivery of ECUs for test activities, pilot builds, and production launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product development, embedded systems, system integration, or technical program/project management.
• Experience with embedded systems, ECUs, or vehicle electronics architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration leadership for ECUs across vehicle programs.
• Serve as the primary integration focal point for embedded engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Drive coordination across software, hardware, electrical, validation, and vehicle teams.
• Establish and maintain integration schedules with critical path and dependencies.
• Track on-time delivery of ECUs for test activities, pilots, and production.
• Identify and escalate integration risks and interface gaps.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration reviews and readiness checkpoints.
• Develop processes, tools, reports, and best practices for ECU integration management.
• Challenge engineering teams on designs and assumptions.

Skills

ECU integration

Embedded systems

Technical program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Schedule management

CAN/J1939 protocols

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or related

Tools

HIL/SIL testing

ISO 26262 ASPICE

Job description

Location

Kirkland, WA or Lewisville, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration leadership for ECUs across vehicle programs, ensuring alignment of scope, timing, and dependencies
• Serve as the primary integration focal point embedded engineering teams, vehicle program leadership, and key stakeholders
• Drive coordination across software, hardware, electrical, validation, and vehicle teams to ensure integration readiness and milestone achievement
• Establish and maintain integration schedules, including critical path, interdependencies, and cross-functional deliverables
• Track and ensure on-time delivery of multiple ECUs required for test activities, pilot builds, and production launch
• Identify and escalate integration risks, including timing mismatches, interface gaps, and incomplete system definitions
• Facilitate cross-functional integration reviews and readiness checkpoints
• Develop and implement new processes, tools, reports, and best practices for ECU integration management
• Challenge engineering teams on their designs and assumptions

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical), Computer Science, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in product development, embedded systems, system integration, or technical program/project management
• Experience working with embedded systems, ECUs, or vehicle electronics architectures
• Technical depth to confidently participate in discussions on system integration, interfaces, and embedded software behavior
• Ability to identify issues early, ask challenging questions, and drive resolution
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Experience with project planning, schedule management, and dependency tracking
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Qualifications & Skills (Desired)

• Familiarity with vehicle network protocols (CAN, SAE J1939, LIN)
• Experience with software architecture and application software design
• Experience with system integration
• Experience with HIL, SIL, bench, and property (vehicle) testing
• Experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or similar frameworks

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.

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 Software Integration Lead Engineer is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.