Vehicle Controls Engineer – Advanced Vehicle Tech & Validation

Paccar Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR, Kenworth Division, is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineer to join the team on-site in Kirkland, WA. You will define and validate advanced vehicle functions and software-enabled features, collaborating with global teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in engineering, 1-3+ years’ experience in vehicle development, and strong technical writing skills, with familiarity in MATLAB/Simulink and ASPICE.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field; EIT and MS preferred.
• 1–3+ years in heavy/medium or passenger vehicle development.
• Strong technical writing; able to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies into PACCAR products.
• Elicit requirements from customers, sales, regs and standards.
• Develop feature specs: use cases, scenarios, interfaces, verification.
• Define intended behavior and interactions of vehicle systems.
• Support ASPICE-compliant product development and traceability.
• Create work plans with scope, deliverables, and resources.
• Collaborate with global teams; up to 10% travel.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder alignment

Independent judgment

Education

B.S. in Engineering

EIT certification

M.S. in Engineering preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

IBM DNG

IBM Rational Rhapsody

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

Job description

PACCAR, Kenworth Division, is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineer to join the team on-site in Kirkland, WA. You will define and validate advanced vehicle functions and software-enabled features, collaborating with global teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in engineering, 1-3+ years’ experience in vehicle development, and strong technical writing skills, with familiarity in MATLAB/Simulink and ASPICE.