Systems Engineer - Advanced Technology

• Evaluate emerging technologies, perform technologyassessmentsand trade studies, and define future vehicle capabilities related to ADAS, connectivity, telematics, digital displays, infotainment, and software-defined vehicles.
• Develop prototypes, proof-of-concept systems, and Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) implementations to assess technical feasibility, system performance, customer value, and vehicle integration impacts in laboratory and vehicle environments.
• Apply systems engineering principles to define system architectures, mature technologies, identify risks, and support integration and validation of advanced vehicle technologies for future product development and product roadmaps.
• Author technical specifications, functional descriptions, feature requirements, interface definitions, and preliminary development budgets.
• Serve as a technical resource in LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS, telematics, and antenna technologies.
• Define and evaluate ADAS vision systems, driver monitoring, HMI/UX, and digital cockpit technologies through prototyping, vehicle integration, usability studies, and user acceptance testing. Collaborate with Product Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, ITD, suppliers, and customers to integratenew technologies.
• Present technical recommendations, technology roadmaps, and feasibility studies to engineering leadership.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging vehicle innovations.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in product development, systems engineering, vehicle integration, or advanced technology development.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and organizations., * Commercial vehicle experienceincludingJ1939, CAN, telematics, vehicle networking, and electronic systems.
• Experience with connected vehicle technologies, cloud-connected systems, IoT platforms, or OTA updates.
• Knowledge of ADAS, driver monitoring, camera systems, sensor integration, and digital displays.
• Experience with HMI, UX, Human Factors, infotainment, or digital cockpit technologies.
• Familiarity with Android, embedded software, Linux-based platforms, or software-defined vehicle architectures.
• Understanding of wireless technologies including LTE/5G, GPS/GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and antennas.
• Experience developing technical specifications, requirements, system architectures, or feature definitions.
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and technical presentations. Self-starterwith a passion for innovation, emerging technology, and continuous improvement.

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

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

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking an innovative and self-driven engineer to define, evaluate, prototype, and integrate next-generation vehicle technologies.

This role focuses on advanced vehicle systems including ADAS, driver monitoring, infotainment, digital displays, telematics, vehicle connectivity, antennas, and software-defined vehicle technologies. The successful candidate will evaluate emerging technologies, develop proof-of-concept solutionsusing Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP), define system requirements, and support integration into future Peterbilt products.

The position offers the opportunity to shape future product strategy while collaborating with Peterbilt, Kenworth, DAF, PACCAR Embedded Engineering, PACCAR Technical Center, Global Connected Services, Information Technology Division, and strategic technology suppliers.

Why Join Peterbilt Advanced Technology

• Shape the future of connected and intelligent commercial vehicles.
• Influence technology strategy from concept through production.
• Develop innovative technologies with direct product impact.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams across North America and Europe.
• Work on emerging technologies in connectivity, ADAS, telematics, digital experience, and software-defined vehicles.