Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, WA.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc. is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  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 diesel engines, 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!

Position Summary

PACCAR Embedded Engineering is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. In this role, you will work with cross-functional engineering teams to help develop, implement, and validate cybersecurity solutions for electronic control units (ECUs), vehicle networks, and connected vehicle systems.

The successful candidate will support cybersecurity activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including risk assessment, requirements development, testing, and issue resolution. This position provides an opportunity to collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, suppliers, and cybersecurity professionals to deliver secure and reliable vehicle systems.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support threat analysis, risk assessments, and cybersecurity reviews.
• Define and maintain cybersecurity requirements and validation criteria.
• Execute cybersecurity verification and validation activities.
• Perform testing of CAN/J1939 networks, secure boot, secure flashing, authentication, encryption, and diagnostic access controls.
• Investigate cybersecurity issues and support root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to implement cybersecurity requirements.
• Review supplier cybersecurity deliverables and support compliance efforts.
• Support vehicle integration, product launches, field investigations, and process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with standard business software tools.
• Ability to learn new technologies and engineering practices.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel.

Preferred

• Experience with embedded systems, cybersecurity, software development, or automotive electronics.
• Familiarity with CAN, J1939, UDS, Automotive Ethernet, or similar protocols.
• Experience with cybersecurity testing and validation.
• Knowledge of authentication, encryption, secure boot, and secure software updates.
• Experience with Python, CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434 and commercial vehicle systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Advanced degree and/or cybersecurity certifications.

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 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 Cybersecurity Engineer is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. 

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