Cybersecurity Engineer
About The Position
PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Lewisville, TX. PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR Electronics is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications, including developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions. This role supports Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms and spans the full ECU cybersecurity lifecycle, with hands-on work at the CAN bus and ECU level. You will collaborate with system architects, software teams, suppliers, and IT security to deliver practical, testable cybersecurity solutions and represent PACCAR in industry forums.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with automotive embedded systems, including ECUs, diagnostics, and CAN/J1939 networks
- Experience in cybersecurity testing, validation, or penetration testing in embedded or automotive environments
- Familiarity with: Secure flashing, secure boot, and diagnostic security (UDS)
- Familiarity with: Cryptographic concepts applied to ECUs (keys, certificates, authentication)
- Familiarity with: CAN based analysis tools (Python, CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, or custom tooling)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ISO/SAE 21434, SecOC / J1939-91C, or key management processes
- Background in automotive, particularly heavy-duty or commercial vehicle systems
- Experience working in multi-supplier automotive development environments
- Advanced degree and/or Cybersecurity certifications
Responsibilities
- Perform ECU- and vehicle-level threat modeling and risk assessments (TARA)
- Translate cybersecurity risks into clear, testable security requirements and validation criteria
- Develop and execute cybersecurity verification and validation plans across ECUs and vehicle networks
- Conduct hands-on security testing and prepare test reports, including CAN/J1939 testing; secure flashing and secure boot validation; authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services testing; diagnostic access control and misuse cases
- Review supplier cybersecurity artifacts (TARAs, test plans, pen test results) and ensure alignment with PACCAR requirements
Benefits
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service)
- 12 paid holidays
- Sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health 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
- Holiday gift
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
