Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration (Autonomous Vehicle Platform)

PACCAR; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration to advance calibration, integration, and in-vehicle verification for its autonomous vehicle platform. You will work within a global team to calibrate features across multiple configurations and powertrains, ensuring robust testing and release processes.

The role requires hands-on calibration expertise, strong problem solving, and the ability to collaborate with Controls, Software, and Validation teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle development, integration, or testing.
• CDL or ability to obtain CDL.
• Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication of technical findings to stakeholders.
• Organized with good time management and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Independently calibrates, verifies, releases, and implements software for vehicle features across configurations and powertrains.
• Integrates, calibrates, and optimizes vehicle performance via in-vehicle testing of control software.
• Reviews requirements for gaps and testability; provides feedback to owners.
• Develops and executes test plans; documents defects for resolution.
• Provides technical feedback on product changes affecting calibration and testing.
• Supports release of running change software with limited oversight.
• Translates requirements into calibration data and configurations; flags ambiguities.
• Collaborates with Controls, Software, and Validation teams to troubleshoot and drive defects to closure.
• Delivers work on schedule while maintaining calibration quality.

Skills

Vehicle development experience

CDL

Vehicle powertrain systems knowledge

Automotive communication protocols

Independent work

Communication of technical findings

Time management

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in a technical field

Job description

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Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration (Autonomous Vehicle Platform)

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Requisition Summary

We are looking for a driven Calibration Engineer to join our Vehicle Calibration team. This role offers opportunity to focus on the calibration, integration, and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions. This role is targeted to support testing of PACCAR's autonomous vehicle platform. The selected individual will work in a global, cross-divisional, and innovative team to develop and calibrate "Best in Class" vehicle functions for North America.

Company Information

Division Information

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Independently performs calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains
• Applies sound engineering judgment to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality through in-vehicle testing of control system software
• Reviews requirements documents for assigned vehicle features, identifying gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns, and provides feedback to requirement owners to support accurate calibration and verification
• Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification, and documents and reports defects with enough detail to support efficient resolution
• Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes, identifying implications for calibration, testing, and feature behavior
• Supports the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running change software, managing assigned releases with limited oversight
• Translates customer and system requirements into calibration data and configurations, and flags ambiguities or conflicts for resolution
• Partners with the Controls, Software, and Validation Teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive defects to closure
• Delivers assigned work on schedule and maintains calibration quality standards
• Maintains working knowledge of software functionality, feature interactions, and product requirements for assigned functions
• Identifies and implements incremental improvements to calibration and testing methods
• Maintains productive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
• Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required
• Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs & enter/exit truck cabins repeatedly
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Education

BS in appropriate technical field

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

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. The salary range for "Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration (Autonomous Vehicle Platform)" is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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