Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration (Autonomous Vehicle Platform)

PACCAR•Mount Vernon, WA

2d•$80,800 - $120,800

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Calibration Engineer for its Vehicle Calibration team to support calibration, integration, and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions, with a focus on testing PACCAR’s autonomous vehicle platform. The role is part of a global, cross-divisional team developing and calibrating vehicle functions for North America. The position independently calibrates, verifies, releases, and implements software for vehicle-level features across vehicle configurations and powertrains. It uses in-vehicle testing to integrate and optimize vehicle performance functionality, and collaborates with Controls, Software, Validation, and other teams to troubleshoot issues and resolve defects. The engineer also reviews requirements, develops and executes verification plans, documents findings, supports software releases, and improves calibration and testing methods. PACCAR is a global commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service company. The PACCAR Technical Center supports PACCAR’s truck and engine divisions through product development and testing and is located in the Skagit Valley, about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing.
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: 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, with strong analytical skills and engineering judgment.
Organized and disciplined, with the ability to manage workload and respond to shifting time and project demands.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and repeatedly enter and exit truck cabins.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate technical field.

Responsibilities

Independently calibrate, verify, release, and implement software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains.
Integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality through in-vehicle testing of control system software.
Review requirements documents for assigned features, 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 in 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 providing 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 services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities at a global Fortune 500 company.