Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems

$96,700 - $151,300/Yr

Paccar - Kirkland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kirkland, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

PACCAR's Embedded Engineering department is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems to lead vehicle function development through the V-Cycle Development Process. This role involves coordinating global requirements and development activities for advanced vehicle systems, particularly focusing on the next-generation Dashboard/Infotainment display and vehicle architecture for various platforms. The successful candidate will leverage their technical knowledge and project management experience to ensure high-quality product launches and effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development through initial design concepts, project budget and schedule development, risk identification, and mitigation.
• Coordinate technical development of components (both hardware and software) with technical leads within the department.
• Serve as the liaison between truck division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams to understand program risks, development activities, and technical issues.
• Ensure intellectual property coverage for new Embedded Engineering technical ideas.
• Lead technical review meetings related to assigned projects.
• Coordinate functional safety reviews and track completion of safety concepts.
• Build and present product development updates to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement for software design and validation processes.
• Support ASPICE process integration throughout PACCAR.
• Adhere to PACCAR global corporate standards for embedded system development and validation.
• Develop, manage, and improve Embedded Engineering department procedures and work with the organization to implement enhancements.
• Support department staff with training on procedures and processes related to embedded systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of experience in the Automotive field under one or more of the following domains: electrical systems, embedded components, or software systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in the full lifecycle process for software development using established project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Iterative).
• Experience in component product development lifecycle and new product implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, time management skills, and flexibility with assigned tasks.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders.
• Able to work in a team environment and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 2 weeks at a time, no more than 10% yearly.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree, PMP certification, PE license, or similar additional education and certification.
• Experience in a commercial vehicle or automotive component product development lifecycle and new product implementation.
• Experience using Matlab/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation, and IBM Rational Team Concert.
• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939, and LIN.
• Prior experience with ISO26262 and/or ASPICE.
• Proficiency in using requirements management and system engineering tools.
• Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching