Application Software Engineer Job at PACCAR in Kirkland, Washington

Job Description:

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using C++ and MS Visual Studio per design of the software for next generation electronic control units.


• Manage the source control and controlled release of software models to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality for projects.


• Participate in the planning and tracking of validation and usability studies of vehicle software module functionality.


• Test and implement software modifications to repair defects discovered during validation and test.


• Lead reviews to ensure industry leading embedded software development best practices are met with software models and modules.


• Work with vehicle property owners, product developers, system architects, and software architects to develop and maintain software-level technical requirements specifications.


• Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure continuous improvement of high quality, reliable software systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent required.


• 2+ yrs development & release of automotive or commercial vehicle software or similar industry-related background preferred.


• Proficiency with GIT/Java /C++/ embedded Linux / Python / is required. Kanzi UX/UI experience is desirable. Experience with data structures, POSIX, Unity, Open GL a plus


• Proficiency using MATLAB/Simulink, logi.CAD, Rational Rhapsody, Subversion (SVN), and Requirements Management tools is desired.


• Engineering knowledge of heavy duty commercial truck systems and regulations preferred.


• Experience creating documentation including software requirements specifications, and engineering change notices.


• Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.


• Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.


• Experience in product development and new product implementation.


• Able to work in a team environment.


• Familiarity with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, flowchart/modeling, presentation, spreadsheets, and databases.


• Willingness to grow personally and professionally in a results-orientated environment.


• Travel up to 10%, including internationally.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.