Summer 2027 - Vehicle Integration Intern

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

The Vehicle Controls Engineering team is seeking a motivated intern to support development and prototyping of vehicle control functions through model-based design. The role focuses primarily on desktop prototyping using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow to develop, model, and demonstrate vehicle control strategies before production implementation. The intern will translate functional requirements into executable models and user demonstrations, evaluate control behavior through simulation, and work with cross-functional engineering teams. Internships are scheduled to begin in May or June 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink through coursework, research projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills.
• Understanding of feedback control systems, state machines, or system modeling concepts.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into logical models.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and productivity tools.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Stateflow.
• Experience developing GUIs using MATLAB App Designer or similar tools.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Coursework or project experience involving controls, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or vehicle systems.
• Experience with software development fundamentals and version control tools.
• Participation in engineering design teams such as Formula SAE, EcoCAR, robotics competitions, or similar projects.
• Basic understanding of vehicle control systems, autonomous features, or embedded software development.
• Junior or senior standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop desktop prototypes of vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Create and maintain Stateflow logic models representing functional and behavioral requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, controls, software, and integration engineers to understand feature requirements and expected vehicle behavior.
• Translate functional requirements and use cases into executable control models and simulations.
• Design and implement simple graphical user interfaces to demonstrate control feature functionality and customer use cases.
• Evaluate control strategies through simulation and analysis, identifying opportunities to improve performance, robustness, and usability.
• Support verification of control logic through desktop testing, scenario-based simulations, and model reviews.
• Document modeling assumptions, algorithms, test scenarios, and results.
• Present prototype functionality and simulation results to engineering stakeholders.
• Follow established engineering processes and contribute to a collaborative, cross-functional development environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and their family.
• Sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Growth, training, and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern