Technical Project Manager

PACCAR Electronics is seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager.

Location: Kirkland, WA or Lewisville, TX

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.

Position Summary 

PACCAR’s Electronics Project Management team is seeking a Technical Project Manager – Embedded Systems to lead end‑to‑end delivery of embedded vehicle software and hardware systems supporting the Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF truck brands. Reporting to the Head of Project Management, this role manages programs from concept through production launch, enabling next‑generation infotainment systems, vehicle controls, gateways, and transmission modules across a global vehicle platform.

This position requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams in North America and Europe to align global requirements, software and hardware development, electrical integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, systems thinking, and communication skills to engage confidently with both engineers and senior leadership. Experience in regulated industries or developing integrated hardware–software products is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities 

• Identify, manage, and communicate program risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate global hardware and software development activities across embedded engineering and partner teams.
• Drive component-level development by partnering with technical leads across electrical, software, and hardware disciplines.
• Serve as the primary interface between truck division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams to communicate program status, risks, and technical issues.
• Facilitate and lead technical design reviews for assigned projects.
• Ensure intellectual property protection for new Embedded Engineering innovations.
• Coordinate functional safety reviews and ensure completion of ISO 26262 safety concepts where applicable.
• Support ASPICE process integration and compliance across PACCAR’s software development lifecycle.
• Champion continuous improvement of embedded software design, validation, and development processes.
• Ensure adherence to PACCAR’s global standards for embedded system development and validation.
• Develop, update, and optimize Embedded Engineering procedures, templates, and workflows.
• Provide training and support to engineering staff on processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Present program and product development updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical), Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3 – 5 years of experience with full product development lifecycle and new product introduction.
• Hands-on knowledge of software development lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, Iterative).
• Background in electrical systems, embedded components, or software systems design.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with project planning, schedule tracking, critical path analysis, and prioritization.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build custom tools, scripts, or AI-based workflows to automate tasks or improve quality.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Desired

• Experience in commercial vehicle, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar regulated hardware–software product development environments.
• Proficiency with requirements management and systems engineering tools.
• Experience validating or testing embedded software or hardware systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, C++, IBM Rational Rhapsody, DOORS Next Generation, and IBM Engineering Work Management.
• Knowledge of vehicle network protocols (CAN, SAE J1939, LIN).
• Previous experience with ISO 26262 and/or ASPICE frameworks.
• Understanding of Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Advanced degree (M.S.), PMP certification, PE license, or equivalent credentials.

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 $86,900.00 - $136,300.00 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.