Vehicle Controls Engineer

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Livable PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking energetic engineers to define and verify advanced vehicle controls for commercial vehicles. The Vehicle Integration Team handles integrated technology features and supports software development, verification, and validation.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years in automotive controls, strong technical writing skills, and familiarity with ADAS, propulsion systems, and simulation tools. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience in automotive controls/vehicle technologies.
• Knowledge of ISO26262 and ASPICE preferred.
• Experience with MATLAB and CAD tools (Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and integrate advanced vehicle technologies (Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell EV, ADAS) into PACCAR products.
• Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop functional controls for advanced vehicle systems and software features, including test requirements.
• Define interactions between vehicle systems and support software integration through SPICE-based processes.
• Create work plans, scope, deliverables, and resource estimates; coordinate with global teams (up to 10% travel).

Skills

Technical writing

Agile development

MATLAB

Data acquisition

CAD software

Autonomous driving

ADAS

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Computer Science

EIT certification

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

IBM Rational Rhapsody

IBM Rational Team Concert

IBM DNG

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. 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 diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

Do you have a passion for vehicle design and engine installations? Do you want to work on industry-leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and quality? Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor and beyond. See your designs making a difference on the open road!

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best heavy and medium duty trucks. As an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, Kenworth is dedicated to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems. Kenworth is pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth is seeking energetic, independent engineers with an interest in creating, defining, and verifying advanced technology-based vehicle controls. The Vehicle Integration Team is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated technology and software features within the vehicle. The team provides written and visual communication to the organization describing the intended behavior of the vehicle, which supports software development, vehicle verification, and validation. The ideal candidate has excellent communications skills, experience in stakeholder alignment, and a passion for implementing the latest technologies into commercial vehicles.

Job Functions/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 software integration through V-Model (SPICE) process for product development


• Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources


• Work with global teams to deliver common, cost-efficient solutions PACCAR-wide (Up to 10% travel may be required)

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; EIT certification and M.S. in Engineering or related field preferred


• 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required; Heavy/medium-duty truck or passenger car experience is highly desired


• Knowledge of ISO26262 and ASPICE is preferred


• Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred


• Proficient in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications


• Understands the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies


• Experience with agile software development preferredAbility to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate mannerRequires 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.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities


• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields


• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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

• 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 (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 accounts (FSA) and health savings 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

The salary range for the Vehicle Controls Engineer is $80,800 - $120,800 annually.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.