Systems Engineer
Posted 20 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer- Vehicle Function Definition”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's or higher
Company Information
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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
Functional Definition group is responsible for the definition, design, and development of PACCAR’s continuously improving vehicle functionality. This position will be responsible to define software requirements across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and L2/L4 ADAS. We are looking for a team player who will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering between different NA, EU and Australia Paccar divisions.
The Systems Engineer will lead the concept architecture and requirements development for systems related to commercial EVs, Automated Driving (L2+) and Autonomous (L4) trucks being developed at PACCAR Inc. They will develop deep knowledge related to their system and be considered the technical expert for system feature requirements and function design. The utilization of 'systems level thinking' will be key in this role. We are looking for a highly energetic and creative thinker with attention to detail. We are looking for someone who can work with a high-performance team to manage the technology and process to ensure timely delivery of their function definition.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of systems development such as requirements definition, analysis and development of their applicable system
- Implement new feature and functions.
- Build Control Function Architecture with assistance from architecture team
- Create and maintain applicable system/subsystem/component software specifications in IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
- Lead/participate in software peer reviews to ensure compliance to requirements
- Provide technical leadership for sophisticated technology development
- Collaborate with other System Engineers and subject matter experts to define and negotiate key functional and performance requirements