Vehicle Controls Engineer

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

1d•$80,800 - $120,800•Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineer to join its team on-site in Kirkland, Washington. The role is part of the Vehicle Function Definition Team, which manages an integrated portfolio of vehicle technology and software features and communicates intended vehicle behavior to support software development, verification, and validation. The engineer will define and validate advanced vehicle functions and software-enabled features, translating customer and business needs into feature-level specifications. The position supports ASPICE-compliant product development and collaborates with global teams to deliver common, cost-effective solutions across PACCAR. Up to 10% travel may be required. Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and maintain that authorization without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
1–3+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications.
Understanding of the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies.
Ability to communicate complex concepts and technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Independent judgment and effective decision-making skills.
Initiative, flexibility, workload management, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands.
Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification.
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience in heavy-duty, medium-duty, or passenger vehicle development.
Knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, and IREB principles.
Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management.
Experience with Agile software development.
Experience with data acquisition equipment.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies into PACCAR products.
Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, government regulations, and industry standards to capture customer and business needs.
Develop feature-level specifications, including use cases, operational scenarios, system requirements, interfaces, state-based behaviors, and verification criteria.
Define and document the intended behavior and interactions of vehicle systems and software-enabled features.
Support ASPICE-compliant product development through requirements engineering, functional definition, traceability, systems integration, and verification planning.
Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resource requirements.
Collaborate with global teams to deliver common, cost-effective solutions across PACCAR.

Benefits

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 time; additional vacation days with seniority/years of service.
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 programs.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities.