Software and Electrical Validation Manager
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PACCAR seeks a manager to lead software integration verification and validation in a HIL lab and electrical testing in labs and on vehicles. The role covers heavy-truck electrification, advanced driver assistance, powertrain systems, and operator interface controls. The manager leads validation teams, manages budgets and processes, presents work to senior managers, and collaborates across engineering teams. A technical bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant project/process management and leadership are required; a master's degree is preferred.
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Date: Nov 5, 2026
Location: Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273-9671
Company: PACCAR
Requisition Summary
Seeking a leader to manage software integration verification/validation activities in HIL lab environment and electrical testing both in lab and on-vehicle. Topics include electrification of heavy trucks, advanced driver assistance systems, powertrain systems, and interface controls for vehicle operators. The successful candidate must have experience developing and managing validation engineers, engaging with senior management, and developing and managing department budgets. The position requires a passion for leading a team and maintaining processes while collaborating with stakeholders from the other engineering teams across the organization.
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 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!
Division Information
The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing.This position is located in beautiful Skagit Valley - Mount Vernon, WA.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
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Lead teams responsible for verification/validation of vehicle/powertrain functions and electrical system performance.
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Set the direction for the team in alignment with PACCAR development and running business programs initiatives
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Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in automative and heavy duty trucking technologies
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Create and manage the department budget
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Make hiring decisions
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Present team’s work to senior managers
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Evaluate existing processes for vehicle system updates and drive improvements to address gaps
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Contribute to new business initiatives and projects to improve vehicle validation speed and accuracy.
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Foster an atmosphere of teamwork while also ensuring personal ownership and commitment to product quality
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Work collaboratively with PACCAR division and supplier development, validation and running business teams (actively promote cross-division teamwork)
Qualifications
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant project/process management and leadership
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Previous technical leadership experience in an engineering environment required
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Experience with portfolio management
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Experience leading and implementing quality initiatives
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Passion for continuous improvement and working with teams
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Experience with project management
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Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment
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Excellent time management
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Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfortable presenting to senior managers
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Ability to travel up to 15%
Education
Bachelors degree in a technical field required, Masters degree preferred.
PACCAR Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
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Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
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Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
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Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
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Tuition reimbursement for continued education
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Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
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Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
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Paid short-and long-term disability program
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Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
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Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
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Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
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This position includes incentive compensation (IC) of 25%
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. The salary range for Software and Electrical Validation Manager is $109,000 - $191,500 annually. This position includes incentive compensation (IC) of 25%. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,828 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$109–192K/yr
- Washington median$185–250K/yr245 salary ranges
- US median$146–257K/yr4,701 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $150K, is 31% below the Washington median midpoint ($218K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Manager salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 277 open Engineering Manager jobs in Washington and 5,828 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (5,111 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,573 of the 5,828 open Engineering Manager jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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