Software Quality Engineer - Embedded Systems PACCAR flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Lewisville Sep 03, 2026 PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for aSoftware Quality Engineer - Embedded Systems to join our team in Lewisville, TX. 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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates and 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! Job Summary As a Software Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and validating next-generation vehicle control systems. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Software Quality team and help establish the processes, standards, and culture that will elevate our PACCAR Electronics organization to the next level of productivity and compliance. This is a highly visible role with broad cross-functional reach, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple teams as we tackle challenging and rewarding problems together. Job Functions/Responsibilities Develop, implement, and own software quality strategies for embedded and connected vehicle systems across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Conduct rigorous audits of software requirements, system requirements, and design specifications to identify testability gaps, quality risks, and compliance deficiencies.

Define, baseline, and actively manage software quality metrics (e.g., defect density, test coverage, escaped defects), acceptance criteria, and release readiness gates in alignment with program milestones.

Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability between stakeholder requirements, technical requirements, test cases, defects, and validation evidence using

IBM DOORS/ELM.

Lead and facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for critical software defects and process escapes.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across software quality processes, leveraging data-driven insights to reduce defect recurrence and improve first-pass yield.

Support and actively contribute to Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) assessments, gap analyses, and process maturity improvement roadmaps targeting Level 2 and Level 3 compliance.

Collaborate cross-functionally with software development, systems engineering, hardware, and program management teams to ensure quality is embedded early in the development process, not bolted on at the end. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

7 + years of experience in software quality, software testing, or software validation for embedded systems, preferably in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.

Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies; PMP or equivalent project management experience is a plus.

Experience with requirements and engineering lifecycle management tools such as

IBM DOORS

Next Generation and

IBM ELM/EWM.

Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck systems, vocational vehicle platforms, or applicable federal/industry regulations.

Knowledge of SPICE, Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), and V-Model development processes.

Familiarity with

ISO 26262

functional safety processes and/or

ISO/SAE 21434

cybersecurity engineering.

Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ. Why work for PACCAR? Global Fortune 500Company 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 Software Quality Engineer - Embedded Systems is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. #LI-DT1