Cybersecurity Engineer

PACCAR•Lewisville, TX

1d•$100,000 - $156,600•Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR Electronics is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. On highways, construction sites, city streets, and logging roads – anywhere and everywhere our customers earn their living – PACCAR products are known for their high quality, industry-leading technology, and superior innovation. PACCAR Electronics plays a large role in these product identities. Whether it’s designing industry-leading power take off functionality to get a dump truck job done better or industry-leading digital display that helps a highway truck driver operate more efficiently, the Electronics team is critical to PACCAR’s success. Join us as we continue to grow to deliver on PACCAR’s connectivity, security, electric vehicle, and autonomous future! PACCAR Embedded Engineering is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role spans the full ECU cybersecurity lifecycle, with hands‑on work at the CAN bus and ECU level, including risk assessment, requirements definition, validation of secure flashing, authentication, cryptographic services, and diagnostic access controls. You’ll collaborate with system architects, software teams, suppliers, and IT security to deliver practical, testable cybersecurity solutions that scale across PACCAR platforms, while also representing PACCAR in industry forums such as Auto‑ISAC.

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
Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally

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, and 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