Embedded Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Program

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Program

Location: Kirkland, WA.

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 under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

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. GPE designs next‑generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.

Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high‑value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

About The Role

PACCAR Electronics is seeking a motivated and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support our Autonomous Vehicle Program. In this role, you will design, develop, validate, and release embedded software for next-generation electronic control units (ECUs) that power advanced driver assistance and autonomous vehicle systems for heavy commercial trucks.

You’ll collaborate closely with systems, software, and vehicle architects to deliver high-quality, safety-compliant embedded solutions while applying industry-leading development practices.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software models using MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Stateflow® in alignment with software and system design requirements
• Manage source control and controlled software releases to ensure project delivery aligns with schedule, budget, and functional objectives
• Plan, execute, and track software validation, verification, and usability testing for vehicle software modules
• Diagnose, test, and implement software fixes for defects identified during development, validation, or field testing
• Lead and participate in design and code/model reviews, ensuring adherence to embedded software best practices and internal quality standards
• Collaborate with vehicle property owners, product developers, system architects, and software architects to define, document, and maintain software-level technical requirements
• Design and release embedded systems, including electrical, electronic, and software architecture, for heavy commercial vehicle applications
• Develop and maintain clear interface documentation for wiring design, software architecture, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards to ensure high-quality, reliable, and scalable electronic systems
• Support domestic and international travel up to 10% as needed
  
  

Required

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience developing and releasing embedded software in automotive, commercial vehicle, or a closely related industry
• Proficiency with embedded software development and modeling tools, including:
• MATLAB® / Simulink® / Stateflow®
• Source control tools such as Git and/or Subversion (SVN)
• CI/CD or ALM platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps)
• Experience with automotive and commercial vehicle networks, including CAN, SAE J1939, and LIN
• Strong experience using requirements and systems engineering tools
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with tools such as IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Team Concert, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Creo/Pro/Engineer, Mentor Graphics, logi.CAD, and/or HP Quality Center
• Familiarity with functional safety and process standards, including ISO 26262, ISO 15504 (SPICE)
• Experience with system-level embedded/software prototyping (RCP) and requirements generation
• Strong technical documentation skills, including creation of software requirements specifications, design documentation, and validation reports
  
  

Additional Job Board Information

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 this role is $ 100,100.00-$ 156,600.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.