Functional Safety Engineer
US$104,000 – US$163,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Functional Safety Lead Engineer”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$104,000 – US$163,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsLevel 2 Automotive Functional Safety Professional Certification
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a Functional Safety Lead Engineer to join our team 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!
PACCAR Electronics
PACCAR Electronics 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
On highways, construction sites, city streets, and logging roads – anywhere and everywhere our customers earn their living – PACCAR products are known for their high quality, industry-leading technology, and superior innovation. PACCAR Electronics plays a large role in these product identities. Whether it’s designing industry-leading power take off functionality to get a dump truck job done better or industry-leading digital display that helps a highway truck driver operate more efficiently, the Electronics team is critical to PACCAR’s success. Join us as we continue to grow to deliver on PACCAR’s connectivity, security, electric vehicle, and autonomous future!
Job Summary
The Functional Safety Lead Engineer to lead Functional Safety activities for Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the execution of Functional Safety activities in compliance with ISO 26262 throughout the product lifecycle. The Functional Safety Lead Engineer serves as a Functional Safety subject matter expert, providing technical leadership for safety work products, resolving program roadblocks, supporting cross-functional implementation of safety requirements, and partnering with program teams to ensure timely delivery of Functional Safety deliverables. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives, global Functional Safety alignment efforts, and safety case development.
Job Responsibilities