PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a
Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in
Lewisville, TX. Position SummaryPACCAR Embedded Engineering is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role spans the full ECU cybersecurity lifecycle, with hands-on work at the CAN bus and ECU level, including risk assessment, requirements definition, validation of secure flashing, authentication, cryptographic services, and diagnostic access controls. You'll collaborate with system architects, software teams, suppliers, and IT security to deliver practical, testable cybersecurity solutions that scale across PACCAR platforms, while also representing PACCAR in industry forums such as Auto-ISAC.
Job Functions / Responsibilities- Perform ECU- and vehicle-level threat modeling and risk assessments (TARA)
- Translate cybersecurity risks into clear, testable security requirements and validation criteria
- Develop and execute cybersecurity verification and validation plans across ECUs and vehicle networks
- Conduct hands-on security testing and prepare test reports, including CAN/J1939 testing; secure flashing and secure boot validation; authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services testing; diagnostic access control and misuse cases
- Review supplier cybersecurity artifacts (TARAs, test plans, pen test results) and ensure alignment with PACCAR requirements
Qualifications & SkillsRequired
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with automotive embedded systems, including ECUs, diagnostics, and CAN/J1939 networks
- Experience in cybersecurity testing, validation, or penetration testing in embedded or automotive environments
- Familiarity with:
- Secure flashing, secure boot, and diagnostic security (UDS)
- Cryptographic concepts applied to ECUs (keys, certificates, authentication)
- CAN based analysis tools (Python, CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, or custom tooling)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally
Preferred
- Experience with ISO/SAE 21434, SecOC / J1939-91C, or key management processes
- Background in automotive, particularly heavy-duty or commercial vehicle systems
- Experience working in multi-supplier automotive development environments
- 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 InformationAt 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 this role is $100,000-$156,600 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
