About the role#
The Vehicle Controls Engineering team is looking for an intern to support the development and prototyping of vehicle control functions. You will use model-based design to create and demonstrate control strategies before they move to production. This position is a full-time, paid opportunity for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop desktop prototypes of vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink.
- Create and maintain Stateflow logic models to represent functional and behavioral requirements.
- Collaborate with systems, controls, software, and integration engineers to understand feature requirements.
- Translate functional requirements and use cases into executable control models and simulations.
- Design and implement simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to demonstrate control functionality.
- Evaluate control strategies through simulation to identify opportunities for improved performance.
- Support verification of control logic through desktop testing, scenario-based simulations, and model reviews.
- Document modeling assumptions, algorithms, test scenarios, and results.
- Present prototype functionality and simulation results to engineering stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink through coursework, research, or projects.
- Understanding of feedback control systems, state machines, or system modeling concepts.
- Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into logical models.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with standard engineering and productivity tools.
- Experience with Stateflow and developing GUIs using MATLAB App Designer or similar tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.
- Experience with software development fundamentals and version control tools.
- Participation in engineering design teams like Formula SAE, EcoCAR, or robotics competitions is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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