Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Autonomous Vehicle Program

Job Summary

PACCAR Electronics is seeking curious, creative, and motivated individuals who are passionate about emerging technologies and excited to dive into automotive embedded systems. As part of our team, interns enjoy meaningful autonomy and real project ownership, gaining hands‑on experience in embedded software development while working closely with supportive mentors.

We’re looking for candidates who are eager to learn, quick to adapt, and effective, collaborative communicators. If you thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to meet you.

What to Expect  

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), in person 
• Duration: Minimum 12 weeks
• Location: Kirkland, WA
• Start Dates: May 18, 2026, or June 22, 2026
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role (H1B, TN, OPT, etc.)

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 next‑generation 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, high‑value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly, maintainable software solutions.
• Develop, document, and maintain engineering specifications for new software features.
• Apply project management processes to maintain project schedule, milestones, and functional delivery.
• Support development of industry-leading reliability and quality across components and systems.
• Analyze system requirements to influence software architecture and design decisions.
• Partner with cross-divisional teams to drive cohesive global design direction.  Assist in validation and verification activities with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

Required 

• Third or fourth year of bachelor’s degree completed (graduation date 2026 – 2027) in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Computer), Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C++, C#).
• Strong independence, motivation, and analytical thinking; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and enthusiasm for developing innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.  Proficiency with standard office and documentation tools.
• Ability to learn quickly, adopt new processes, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable work.  A growth‑oriented mindset with strong initiative and results focus.

Desired

• Understanding of hardware/firmware interaction and embedded systems concepts.
• Participation in engineering clubs (EcoCAR, Formula SAE, SARP, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, architectures, or software‑driven functionality.
• Basic experience with Python programming.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Interest in CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, YAML scripting, and data visualization tools.

Paccar Benefits 

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree) 
• SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match  
• Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled) 
• Sick Leave (WA only) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance   
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)  
• 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.