Associate Software Developer Jobs in Newcastle, WA

The Global PACCAR Electronics (GPE) organization is seeking a  Associate Software Release Engineer to manage embedded software releases for commercial vehicle systems. In this role, you will own the end-to-end coordination of software deliverables, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and launch readiness across PACCAR manufacturing plants and field applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality software that meets production, regulatory, and customer requirements.

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

About Global PACCAR Electronics 

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs nextgeneration 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, highvalue digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR's future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

• Assist with the release of vehicle system software packages and customer-configurable parameter solutions for commercial trucks.

• Maintain and release drawings to document changes to vehicle system software calibrations and parameter characteristics.

• Provide support with translating requirements into parameter rules logic to support vehicle-specific calibrations to meet the needs of product designs and customer needs.

• Helps with tracking and reporting progress of support activities (sales tool updates, selection logic changes, programming tool releases, software test, and any required regulatory submissions) leading to launch readiness and overall release schedule.

• Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers as well as other professionals to ensure industry-leading quality of the content delivery is met/maintained/exceeded on all releases.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. 

• Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project tracking skills.

• Proficiency with standard business tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and solve complex technical problems.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform root cause analysis using multiple data sources.

• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions.

• Self-driven with a growth mindset and results-oriented approach.

• 401k with up to a 5% company match

• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

• Comprehensive PTO - 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 account (FSA) and health 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 Associate Software Release Engineer is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.