PACCAR · 12 hours ago
Software Development Intern
Lewisville, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrPACCAR is a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry, and they are seeking a Software Development Intern to join their Summer 2026 Internship Program. The intern will collaborate with experienced engineers on real engineering projects, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions for automotive embedded systems.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct DesignTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary engineering team (electrical, mechanical, software, safety, and systems engineers) to support high‑quality 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 direction
Assist in validation and verification activities with internal teams and suppliers
Qualification
Required
Third or fourth year of bachelor's degree completed (graduation date 2026 – 2027) 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 fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment
Proficiency 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 growth‑oriented mindset with strong initiative and results focus
Preferred
Enrollment in a Master's 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 software‑driven functionality
Basic experience with Python programming
Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
Interest in CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, YAML scripting, and data visualization tools
Benefits
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
Company
PACCAR
Global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality premium trucks.
Founded in 1905
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1971-02-08IPO
Leadership Team
John Rich
Chief Technology Officer
Harrie Schippers
President and CFO
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