Software Development Engineer Internship Jobs in Bellingham, WA

This position is responsible for leading major electrical and electronic validation, test automation, and manufacturing test system projects in support of PACCAR truck components, vehicle systems, and embedded electronic devices. The role develops, improves, and maintains complex hardware and software test systems used to validate electrical/electronic components, CAN/J1939 communication networks, embedded controllers, harnessing, and related vehicle systems. The position applies broad engineering knowledge across electrical hardware, embedded software, data acquisition, vehicle communication networks, test fixtures, and validation standards to solve complex problems, improve test methodologies, and provide technical support to PTC and division stakeholders. 

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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!

The PACCAR Technical Center provides excellence in engineering to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. 

• Lead major electrical/electronic validation and test system development projects involving complex vehicle systems, embedded electronic devices, CAN/J1939 communication networks, harnessing, and manufacturing test equipment. 
• Develop, improve, and maintain physical test fixtures, automated test systems, data acquisition systems, and related software tools used to validate electrical/electronic truck components and vehicle systems. 
• Apply broad engineering knowledge across electrical hardware, embedded software, vehicle communication networks, schematics, PCB design, data acquisition, and vehicle validation standards to resolve complex technical issues. 
• Analyze project requests, define technical requirements, develop project plans, estimate budgets and schedules, and coordinate project execution with internal customers, PTC teams, and division stakeholders. 
• Interpret software, electrical, and system-level requirements to develop functional test methods, validation steps, automated test sequences, and objective acceptance criteria. 
• Create automated tests and reusable test methodologies to improve test efficiency, repeatability, data quality, and diagnostic capability. 
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic hardware, software, communication, and vehicle integration issues; determine root cause; and recommend corrective actions. 
• Develop and support test systems involving CAN/CAN-FD/J1939, data acquisition hardware, embedded devices, LabVIEW or similar software, C/Python or similar programming languages, and vehicle electrical interfaces. 
• Serve as a technical resource to PTC and division departments for electrical/electronic validation, CAN network troubleshooting, test fixture development, and automated test system implementation. 
• Develop reports, technical summaries, test procedures, conclusions, and recommendations for engineering, manufacturing, and division stakeholders. 
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, and internal customers on test methods, CAN/J1939 communication, data acquisition, and electrical/electronic troubleshooting. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal teams, PACCAR divisions, suppliers, and external technical contacts. 
• Travel up to 15%, including domestic and international travel, to support PACCAR divisions, suppliers, vehicle testing, and manufacturing/test system implementation.

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred, including experience in electrical/electronic validation, vehicle systems, embedded devices, test automation, manufacturing test systems, or related technical areas.
• Demonstrated experience developing, validating, or supporting electrical/electronic vehicle systems, embedded electronic devices, test fixtures, or automated test systems.
• Experience with CAN communication networks, preferably SAE J1939, including troubleshooting, data acquisition, message interpretation, and system integration.
• Experience developing hardware and software tools for engineering validation, manufacturing test, data acquisition, diagnostics, or test automation.
• Working knowledge of electrical measurements, digital I/O, analog I/O, harnessing, sensors, actuators, and vehicle electrical interfaces.
• Ability to interpret electrical, software, and system-level requirements and translate them into practical test methods, validation procedures, and automated test steps.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic, communication, software, and integration issues and determine root cause.
• Ability to manage major technical projects with broad objectives, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to summarize complex technical issues and communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, division, supplier, and leadership audiences.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, mentor others, and build productive cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related STEM field required.

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

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. The salary range for "Electrical/Electronics Engineer" is $119,100 - $186,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.