Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software

Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance

functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software

Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports any discovered defects

Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes

Provides support to the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running

change software releases

Provides relevant input to the development, communication, and management of vehicle calibration

plans, including timing, quality, and budget

Translates customer requirements into software calibration data and configurations for the organization

Collaborates with and provides support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root

cause analysis, and defect resolution

Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards

Stays current on software functionality and product requirements for their assigned functions

Identifies opportunities or provides input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods

for higher efficiency and effectiveness

Maintains a positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

• BS in appropriate technical field
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
• Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required
• Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to
• respond to shifting time and project demands
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs & enter/exit truck cabins repeatedly
• Ability to travel up to 10%

• 2+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
• MS/MEng in technical field
• Experience with vehicle data acquisition systems and test equipment (e.g. ATI Vision, Vector CANape).
• Knowledge of diesel and electric powertrains on Class 5-8 vehicle applications
• Proficiency in using a programming or scripting language (e.g. Python, C++, or MATLAB) for developing
• testing and data analysis scripts
• Experience using software emulation tools to conduct testing
• Familiary with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and/or SOTIF (ISO 21448)
• ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge or certification