Software Development Intern

PACCAR Electronicsis seeking a talented and motivated engineering student to join ourSummer 2026 Internship Program as a Software Development Intern.

Job Overview

PACCAR Electronics is looking for curious creative and motivated individuals with a passion for new technologies and an interest in automotive embedded systems. Our interns gain significant ownership of real engineering projects and work directly with experienced engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn adaptable and a strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments.

What to Expect

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) in person
• Duration: Minimum 12 weeks
• Location: Mount Vernon WA
• Start Dates: May 18 2026 or June 22 2026
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role (H1B TN OPT etc.)

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

GPE organization which serves Kenworth Peterbilt and DAF 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. You will collaborate with an international cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary engineering team (electrical mechanical software safety and systems engineers) to support highquality commercial vehicle designs and systems integration.
• Apply project management processes to maintain project schedule milestones and functional delivery.
• Support development of industry-leading reliability and quality across components and systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly maintainable software solutions.
• Analyze system requirements to influence software architecture and design decisions.
• Develop document and maintain engineering specifications for new vehicle control functions.
• Partner with cross-divisional teams to drive cohesive global design in validation and verification activities with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Third or fourth year of bachelors degree completed (graduation date) in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering (Mechatronics Electrical Software Computer Mechanical) Science or a related STEM discipline.
• Strong independence motivation and analytical thinking; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and enthusiasm for developing innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced highly collaborative with standard office and documentation tools.
• Ability to learn quickly adopt new processes and solve complex technical challenges.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality reliable work.A growthoriented mindset with strong initiative and results focus.

Desired Attributes

• Enrollment in a Masters program preferred.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink C C#).
• Understanding of hardware/firmware interaction and embedded systems concepts.
• Participation in engineering clubs (EcoCAR Formula SAE SARP etc.).Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems architectures or softwaredriven functionality.
• Basic experience with Python programming.
• Familiarity with Git and version control in CI/CD pipelines Jenkins YAML scripting and data visualization tools.

Paccar Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree)
• SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled)
• Sick Leave (WA only)
• Health Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance EAP services include wellness plans estate planning financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race color religious creed national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment selection placement promotion termination rates of pay and other conditions of employment.