Development Engineering

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 high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Control System Owner (CSO) for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to lead ECU‑level requirements, supplier technical management, and validation execution for ADAS control systems used across Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role is responsible for defining, developing, validating, and releasing ADAS‑related control system requirements in alignment with PACCAR’s architecture standards, software release processes, and program milestones.
The ADAS CSO will serve as the primary technical owner of specific ADAS control systems (e.g., camera ECUs, radar ECUs, perception modules, domain controllers) and will collaborate closely with System Owners, EE Architecture, PACCAR Electronics, suppliers, validation teams, Vehicle Integration, and Manufacturing.
This position requires strong technical ownership, rigorous requirements definition, disciplined validation planning, and the ability to ensure that supplier‑delivered systems meet PACCAR’s performance, safety, cybersecurity, and diagnostic expectations. The candidate will be instrumental in delivering high‑quality ADAS features to customers by driving consistent execution across development cycles, pilot builds, and production launches.

Serve as the accountable owner for the assigned ADAS ECU/control system, covering hardware, base software, application software, diagnostics, and lifecycle performance.
Maintain knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and installation constraints to ensure robust ECU design and integration.
Develop, maintain, and align ECU‑level technical requirement specifications (functional, safety, cybersecurity, architecture) with system‑level ADAS feature intent and customer use cases.
Contribute to program-level Product Description Book (PDB) content by identifying capabilities, constraints, and customer impacts.
Ensure requirements and communication interfaces are consistent with System Owners, Product Planning, and EE Architecture teams.
Lead all technical engagement with the ECU supplier, including requirements alignment, development oversight, maturity reviews, and software readiness.
Lead ECU validation through DVP&R planning, sample coordination, HIL and on‑vehicle testing, and defect resolution.
Track software timing, maturity, risks, and integration readiness across programs.
Communicate development status, risks, validation progress, and release readiness to program and technical leadership.
Support pilot builds, production release activities (ECNs, REIs, PPAP), and resolve manufacturing or field issues related to ECU performance.
Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, service, and field teams regarding ECU operation, diagnostics, and integration behaviors.
Create or contribute to service and diagnostic documentation ensuring programming, serviceability, and troubleshooting meet PACCAR standards.
Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
Provide engineering assistance, perform problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.
Follow software defect resolution life cycle for internal and external owners and bring them to a closure.
Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
Up to 5% travel may be required.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.
~Familiarity with systems engineering principles for electronics and software development, including the systems V model, agile methods, functional safety/cybersecurity, ASPICE, SOTIF, and integration planning and execution.
DVP&R, HIL, automated testing).
Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks (J1939, CAN, automotive Ethernet) and ability to interpret electrical schematics, harness interfaces, connector pinouts, and power/grounding requirements.
Awareness of mechanical packaging considerations such as mounting, thermal constraints, field of view, and vibration.
Knowledge on Heavy duty and Medium duty Commercial trucks
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and system integration domains.
Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, EE architecture, electrical/harness, mechanical packaging, HIL labs, validation organizations, and external suppliers.
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with requirements/defect management tools such as DOORS, HPQC, or Jira.
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
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.