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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer (Vehicle Performance & Testing) - **Company:** PACCAR Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, HP Quality Centers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, MySQL, Pivot Tables, E2e Testing, Power BI, Data Driven Tests, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Data, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Performance Testing, DOORS (Software), Macros, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-engineer-vehicle-performance-testing-south-bend-in--373ae862-c4a7-40f7-8b6b-9cea678d4fc5 ## About the Role Systems Engineering, Performance Testing, Systems Engineering, Analysis Skills, Testing, Data Collection, Acceptance Testing, Test Data, Field Trials, Team Player, * Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Automotive Engineering or related field, * Technical / Professional Experience Requirements: 5 to 8 Years * Primary Skills * Experience in planning, executing, and analysing vehicle tests to verify system performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements. * Ability to validate vehicle systems against customer, regulatory, and engineering requirements through structured testing and evaluation. * Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic tools and techniques to identify, isolate, and resolve system faults and performance issues. * Understanding of vehicle behaviour, handling, stability, ride quality, and performance characteristics under various operating conditions. * Familiarity with ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, collision avoidance, sensor technologies, and system validation. * Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Identify underlying causes of issues and drive effective corrective actions * Technical / Professional Experience Desired: * Proficiency in Power BI developing interactive dashboards, reports, and advanced data visualizations to enable data-driven decision-making. * Experience in Python & MATLAB Scripting for data analysis, automation, simulation, and modelling. * Ability to transform complex datasets into clear, meaningful, and actionable visual insights using industry-standard tools. * Ability to design, query, and manage relational databases to support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis using MySQL * Advanced Excel for data analysis, reporting, visualization, and process automation using formulas, macros, and pivot tables. * Experience in managing requirements and end-to-end test lifecycle activities using ALM Quality Center. * IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG): Proficiency in capturing, managing, tracing, and maintaining requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. * Understanding of the V-Model framework, ensuring systematic alignment between requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation activities. * Certifications: Certification or expertise in AI and Machine Learning will be considered an added advantage Competencies and Behaviours: * Working with Ownership & Accountability. Taking responsibility for assigned work packages, deliverables, and technical decisions within the defined scope. * Apply structured thinking and strong analytical skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and deliver effective solutions. * Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication while working seamlessly across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams. * Effectively managing stakeholder expectations, prioritizes work, and balances multiple tasks to meet project timelines and objectives. * Exhibits learning agility, embraces new technologies and methodologies, and adapts quickly to evolving project needs and environments. * Maintains a strong commitment to quality, process compliance, continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and alignment with customer and business objectives. ## Description * Conduct end-to-end vehicle testing and validation activities across vehicle, component, rig, and fleet-level programs, ensuring accurate evaluation of vehicle performance, durability, and functional targets. * Apply system-level thinking to assess interactions between vehicle systems, ECUs, ADAS functions, and subsystems, identifying impacts on overall vehicle performance, drivability, reliability, and customer experience. * Drive technical decision-making through data-driven analysis, interpreting vehicle, fleet, and emission test results to provide actionable recommendations for product development and validation. * Lead root cause analysis and problem resolution by investigating vehicle performance issues, system faults, and test anomalies, identifying corrective actions and supporting continuous product improvement. * Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with vehicle testing, validation, fleet operations, and system integration activities, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of critical concerns. * Influence technical direction by providing engineering insights and performance assessments that support design improvements, validation strategies, technology enhancements, and future product development decisions. * Drive innovation in testing and data analytics by developing and improving dashboards, reporting solutions, analytical methods, and validation approaches that enhance engineering efficiency and decision quality. * Lead stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, validation, calibration, software, controls, and customer teams to align testing objectives, communicate findings, and support successful program execution.