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Company Information

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Vehicle Software Engineer is accountable for the end-to-end readiness, integration, and delivery of the BEV vehicle software across all ECUs. This role will coordinate software content and dependencies, and guide execution to the customers. The engineer will work closely with ECU owners, software release and DAVIE, testing, production and field validation teams to identify and resolve risk, improve software release quality and ensure positive customer experience. The role will also build strong internal expertise in software flashing and troubleshooting for all applicable ECUs.

Job Responsibilities

Own vehicle-level software readiness across all ECUs, ensuring software meets plant and customer expectations

Ensure software release milestones and integration schedule are maintained

Coordinate software features, dependencies, and interactions across ECUs to ensure successful vehicle-level integration

Lead vehicle level Go/NoGo reviews and hold ECU owners accountable for software content, validation evidence, defect status, and release commitments

Monitor integration risks, blockers, and open defects; escalate issues as needed.

Develop and maintain expertise in vehicle software flashing

Drive continuous improvement of software release quality, processes, and customer experience using lessons learned from development, production, and field performance

Up to 10% travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related engineering field

7+ years of experience in automotive engineering or related field

Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture, ECUs, CAN/CAN-FD, automotive communication networks

Experience with software development, validation, and defect management

Strong project management and organizational skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with vehicle software flashing and diagnostics tool such as Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS, or equivalent

PMP, Agile or other project/program certification

Direct experience leading vehicle-level software integration and release activities across multiple ECUs

General Description of all Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

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