Vehicle Controls Engineering Intern (MATLAB/Simulink)

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Medical benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR subsidiary, is seeking an intern to prototype vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink. You will develop Stateflow models, translate requirements into executable control models, and collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to demonstrate function through simulations.

The role emphasizes hands-on model-based design, GUI development, and thorough documentation of assumptions and results, preparing you for production-like workflows in an

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering or CS field.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
• Ability to translate requirements into executable models.

Responsibilities

• Develop desktop prototypes of vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Create and maintain Stateflow logic models to represent requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, controls, software, and integration engineers.
• Translate requirements and use cases into executable control models and simulations.
• Design simple GUIs to demonstrate control feature functionality.
• Evaluate control strategies via simulations and analysis for performance improvements.
• Support verification of control logic through desktop testing and reviews.
• Document modeling assumptions, algorithms, and test results.
• Present prototype functionality to engineering stakeholders.
• Follow established engineering processes in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Systems thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Robotics

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

MATLAB App Designer

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR subsidiary, is seeking an intern to prototype vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink. You will develop Stateflow models, translate requirements into executable control models, and collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to demonstrate function through simulations.

The role emphasizes hands-on model-based design, GUI development, and thorough documentation of assumptions and results, preparing you for production-like workflows in an