Control Systems Architect

PACCAR Electronics organization is seeking a motivated Control Systems Architect to join our team in 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 also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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 Summary

PACCAR’s Electronics department has an opening for a Control System Architect. The successful candidate will be leading efforts on cutting edge technologies from the embedded world in view of establishing the impact and integration of functions on the associated electronic hardware, base software, and application software. The ideal candidate will need to be able to create specifications that allow engineers to deliver Electronic and Software component subsystem designs in order to support the control system development and integration into commercial vehicles and continue to enhance PACCAR’s global embedded functionality and system development growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduce design decisions regarding controller states, signals, and boundaries at a control system level that will serve as the interface between electrical harnesses, electronic components, vendor base software, and embedded application software
• Communicate control system functionality to upstream and downstream stakeholders
• Follow project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality
• Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other professionals to ensure quality commercial vehicle electrical designs
• Investigate and resolve warranty issues
• Up to 15% travel

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree required
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency using Engineering tools VECTOR CANOE, IBM Jazz Suite (or similar), and Application & Product Lifecycle Management tools)
• Embedded System Networks (DOIP, UDS, TCP and CAN
• Automotive embedded electronic component R&D
• Embedded real-time systems design and implementation
• Competency with standard business software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work; the desire to join the World’s Best team

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency using Engineering tools Matlab/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM DOORS Next Generation, and Application & Product Lifecycle Management tools)
• SAE J1939 CAN and ISO 17987 LIN Protocol
• Awareness of commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, onboard diagnostics, and other areas impacting electrical/electronic design, architecture, and vehicle functionality
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma tools including QFD, FMEA, DVPR, etc
• Automotive embedded electronic component R&D
• Embedded real-time systems design and implementation

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Control Systems Architect is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.