Control Systems Software Supervisor

PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Control Systems Software Supervisor. This position will be based in Lewisville, TX.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. 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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

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!

Position Summary

PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is 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.

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering department, which serves both Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for a supervisor of the Control Systems Software Development team.

The successful candidate must coordinate software development for control systems across multiple concurrent vehicle programs to meet build schedules.  This will include coordinating the work of teams across all Embedded Engineering locations and supplier partners' application software development on control systems for quality software releases. The ideal candidate will be able to lead engineers to deliver critical program goals across multiple programs and continue to enhance PACCAR’s global software development processes.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to decompose requirements specifications into product deliverables and improvements.
• Manage team deliverables across multiple projects and programs for all stages of product development (Definition, Concept, Engineering, and Verification/Validation), and adapt job responsibilities within the team to ensure successful completion.
• Supervise design, development, and maintenance of embedded systems software for heavy commercial trucks
• Work with counterparts throughout PACCAR to provide a global approach to Embedded Engineering, and maintain corporate specifications where appropriate
• Develop and maintain department and program resource plans and budgets related to assigned teams.
• Provide written and verbal updates to PACCAR senior management on deliverables progress, program objectives, department strategic goals, or globally aligned roadmaps
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers across Embedded Engineering disciplines.
• Up to 15% travel (domestic and international)   

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of design, validation, or maintenance of embedded software required with relevant experience in the automotive or trucking industry.
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, manage multiple simultaneous projects, and respond dynamically to shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939 and LIN 
• Knowledge of ISO26262 and ASPiCE.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management and System Modeling tools such as IBM DOORS, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational Team Concert, MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and HP Quality Center.
• PACCAR plant and service experience desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with software design and release, multiplexed communications, diagnostics, powertrain and/or other embedded systems leadership experience
• Significant experience with advanced features in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Solid Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Prior experience with Agile Development practices.
• Overall product knowledge

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks.

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:  

• 401k with up to a 5% company match  
• 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  

Additional Job Board Information 

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.