Software Integration & Test Engineer
PACCAR, Kirkland, WA, United States
PACCAR Electronics is seeking a motivated and experienced
Software Integration Test Engineer
based in
Kirkland, WA.
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
About Global PACCAR Electronics
The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs nextgeneration vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.
Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities-delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, highvalue digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR's future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.
Job Responsibilities
Develop embedded software for nextgeneration electronic control units using C++, MS Visual Studio, and/or MATLAB/Simulink based on defined software designs.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects as assigned.
Create, maintain, and execute test cases aligned with software requirements to validate integration of embedded software modules.
Verify defect fixes and perform final integration testing prior to hardwareintheloop or systemlevel testing.
Continuously assess testing effectiveness and recommend improvements by analyzing metrics and insights throughout the SDLC/STLC.
Design and implement test automation frameworks, harnesses, and reusable code libraries to streamline testing across multiple projects.
Develop automated test tools-including scripts, utilities, simulators, and data sets-to support robust and scalable test automation.
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and document findings to support defect resolution and quality improvements.
Contribute to the creation and refinement of procedures, best practices, and standards that strengthen the reliability and quality of delivered software systems.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
0-1 years of software testing experience.
Strong willingness to learn and apply new software engineering quality processes, methodologies, and tools.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and work with software requirement specifications.
Effective team collaborator with strong communication and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency with common PC software tools (e.g., project management applications, word processing, flowchart/modeling tools, presentations, spreadsheets, databases).
Growthoriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a resultsdriven environment.
Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally.
Preferred
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or similar industryrelated software development environments.
Handson experience with embedded software development using C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Kanzi, or IBM Rational Rhapsody.
Experience working with:
Test Management tools (e.g., HP Quality Center, IBM Rational QM)
Test Automation tools/environments (e.g., dSPACE)
Network and calibration tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, ATI Vision)
Requirements Management platforms
Engineering knowledge of heavyduty commercial truck systems and related regulations.
PACCAR Benefits
401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive PTO- 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 account(FSA) and health 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
Additional Job Board Information
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this role is $67,800.00 - $101,700.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
Software Integration Test Engineer
based in
Kirkland, WA.
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
About Global PACCAR Electronics
The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs nextgeneration vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.
Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities-delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, highvalue digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR's future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.
Job Responsibilities
Develop embedded software for nextgeneration electronic control units using C++, MS Visual Studio, and/or MATLAB/Simulink based on defined software designs.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects as assigned.
Create, maintain, and execute test cases aligned with software requirements to validate integration of embedded software modules.
Verify defect fixes and perform final integration testing prior to hardwareintheloop or systemlevel testing.
Continuously assess testing effectiveness and recommend improvements by analyzing metrics and insights throughout the SDLC/STLC.
Design and implement test automation frameworks, harnesses, and reusable code libraries to streamline testing across multiple projects.
Develop automated test tools-including scripts, utilities, simulators, and data sets-to support robust and scalable test automation.
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and document findings to support defect resolution and quality improvements.
Contribute to the creation and refinement of procedures, best practices, and standards that strengthen the reliability and quality of delivered software systems.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
0-1 years of software testing experience.
Strong willingness to learn and apply new software engineering quality processes, methodologies, and tools.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and work with software requirement specifications.
Effective team collaborator with strong communication and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency with common PC software tools (e.g., project management applications, word processing, flowchart/modeling tools, presentations, spreadsheets, databases).
Growthoriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a resultsdriven environment.
Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally.
Preferred
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or similar industryrelated software development environments.
Handson experience with embedded software development using C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Kanzi, or IBM Rational Rhapsody.
Experience working with:
Test Management tools (e.g., HP Quality Center, IBM Rational QM)
Test Automation tools/environments (e.g., dSPACE)
Network and calibration tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, ATI Vision)
Requirements Management platforms
Engineering knowledge of heavyduty commercial truck systems and related regulations.
PACCAR Benefits
401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive PTO- 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 account(FSA) and health 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
Additional Job Board Information
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this role is $67,800.00 - $101,700.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.