Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

PACCAR•Mount Vernon, WA

1d•$80,800 - $120,000

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Calibration Engineer for its Vehicle Calibration & System Integration team at the PACCAR Technical Center. The role focuses on calibration and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions, helping develop and calibrate vehicle features for North America across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains, from internal combustion engines to battery-electric vehicles. The engineer independently calibrates, verifies, releases, and implements software for assigned vehicle-level features, and works with Controls, Software, and Validation teams to troubleshoot issues and resolve defects.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing.
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability and desire to obtain one.
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, and LIN-bus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-direction, strong analytical skills, and sound engineering judgment.
Organization and discipline to manage personal workload, with initiative and willingness to respond to changing project and time demands.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and repeatedly enter and exit truck cabins.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
BS in an appropriate technical field.

Responsibilities

Independently calibrate, verify, release, and implement software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains.
Use engineering judgment to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality through in-vehicle testing of control system software.
Review feature requirements documents, identify gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns, and provide feedback to requirement owners.
Develop and execute test plans for requirements verification, and document and report defects with sufficient detail to support resolution.
Provide technical feedback on proposed product changes, including implications for calibration, testing, and feature behavior.
Support calibration, verification, and release of running-change software, managing assigned releases with limited oversight.
Translate customer and system requirements into calibration data and configurations, and flag ambiguities or conflicts for resolution.
Partner with Controls, Software, and Validation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive defects to closure.
Deliver assigned work on schedule and maintain calibration quality standards.
Maintain working knowledge of software functionality, feature interactions, and product requirements for assigned functions.
Identify and implement incremental improvements to calibration and testing methods.
Maintain productive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan with monthly retirement benefits.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 holidays, and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Paid short- and long-term disability program.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities at a global Fortune 500 company.
Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their field.