Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration (Driver Assistance Systems)

PACCAR•Vernon, WA

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Calibration Engineer to join its Vehicle Calibration team, focusing on calibration, integration, and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions. The role supports testing PACCAR driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane change assist, and future functionality. The engineer will work in a global, cross-divisional team developing and calibrating vehicle functions for North America. The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering development and testing for PACCAR’s truck and engine divisions. It is located in the Skagit Valley, approximately 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. The position participates in calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for assigned vehicle features, working with guidance from senior team members. It involves in-vehicle control-system testing, execution of test plans, documentation of results and defects, support for calibration updates and software releases, and collaboration with Controls, Software, and Validation Teams. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical field and 0–3 years of relevant experience. The salary range is $70,500–$105,800 annually. PACCAR offers a range of benefits, including retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, insurance, and development opportunities.

Requirements

0–3 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical field.
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability and desire to obtain one.
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including 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-directed approach, strong analysis, and engineering judgment.
Organization and discipline in managing personal workload, with willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and repeatedly enter and exit truck cabins.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Participate in calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for assigned vehicle features, with guidance from senior team members.
Perform in-vehicle testing of control-system software and accurately collect, organize, and report data.
Review requirements documents for assigned vehicle features, understand intended behavior, and raise questions or unclear items to senior engineers.
Execute established test plans and test cases for requirements verification, document results, and promptly report discovered defects.
Assist in updating calibration data and configurations based on documented customer and system requirements.
Support running-change software releases by completing assigned calibration, verification, and documentation tasks.
Work with Controls, Software, and Validation Teams to gather data and support testing, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution.
Learn and stay current on assigned feature functionality, requirements, and calibration tools.
Complete assigned work to defined quality standards to contribute to on-time releases.
Suggest improvements to testing and calibration workflows based on hands-on observations.
Build positive working relationships with peers, other groups, and PACCAR divisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan with monthly benefits after retirement.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid 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 (EAP) 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.