Software Engineer: Software Development Job at PACCAR in Mount Vernon, Washington

Job Description:

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Technical Center is looking for a software engineer to assist with improvements in data collection, archival, analysis and reporting workflows for various programs, as well as improvements in the software calibration and release workflows. The engineer will have an opportunity to utilize a variety of technologies along with core engineering and computer science fundamentals to achieve this goal. This role has a strong potential to continue to make a significant impact in the long term.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will perform the following roles:

• Develop robust software to assist with data archival, analysis, and reporting utilizing a variety of technologies


• Research and develop methods to improve remote engineering data collection processes at the PACCAR Technical Center


• Develop applications to automate processes for the software release and software configuration management teams


• Improve existing documentation and write new documentation

Qualifications & Skills

Requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering)


• At least two years of experience in a professional environment


• Availability to work on-site


• Ability to travel upto 10%, including international travel


• Use of version control systems (SVN, Git)


• Strong programming skills required, object oriented design/development (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Java, C, C++, C#, embedded software development)


• Database development experience


• Strong attention to detail, a passion to solve problems and develop robust solutions


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• The ability to work in a lean setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mobile app development experience a plus


• Experience with machine learning a plus


• Familiarity with control systems a plus


• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics modeling and OBD systems a plus


• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet) a plus


• Experience with CANalyzer, CANape, ETAS Inca and/or ATI Vision a plus


• Knowledge of the automotive industry in general and the commercial vehicle industry in particular a plus

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


Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

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