Application Software Developer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform 1

$84,000 - $131,700/Yr

Paccar - Kirkland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kirkland, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization has an immediate opening for an Application Software Developer to join our Autonomous Vehicle Platform team in Lewisville, TX, or Kirkland, WA. PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, 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. The company is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. The PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization is rapidly expanding and transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. As an Application Software Developer, you will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry. In this role, you will be part of the team that is developing multiple new features to support the creation of a safe and reliable autonomous-enabled truck. You will be expected to demonstrate excellence in your respective field, possess the ability to learn quickly, and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver critical program goals across multiple functionalities and continue to enhance PACCAR's global functional and system development processes.

Responsibilities

• Automotive embedded software development
• Review requirements and support other team members
• Analyze and document performed tests and procedures
• 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 testing
• 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 specification
• Contribute to the development of procedures and practices that ensure continuous improvement of high-quality, reliable software systems
• Support impact analysis of new autonomous support features

Requirements

• B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent required
• 3-5 years in development & release of automotive or commercial vehicle software or similar industry-related background preferred
• Experience in automotive or embedded control systems
• Logical thinking, software design mindset
• Proficiency with Requirements Management tools is desired
• Experience with automotive tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and ATI Vision is required
• Proficiency with Java /C++/ Python or similar programming language is required
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink is required
• Knowledge of data structures is required
• Engineering knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck systems and regulations, and ISO26262 standards 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
• 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 team results-orientated environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in product development and new product implementation
• Familiarity with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, flowchart/modeling, presentation, spreadsheets, and databases

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more