Summer 2027 - Vehicle Integration Intern

Location: Kirkland, WA, US

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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

The Vehicle Controls Engineering team is seeking a motivated intern to support the development and prototyping of vehicle control functions through model-based design. This role will focus primarily on desktop prototyping activities using MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Stateflow® to develop, model, and demonstrate vehicle control strategies prior to production implementation.

The ideal candidate is interested in controls engineering, system behavior modeling, and translating functional requirements into executable models and user demonstrations.

Internships are scheduled to begin May or June 2027

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Develop desktop prototypes of vehicle control features using MATLAB and Simulink

Create and maintain Stateflow logic models that represent functional and behavioral requirements

Collaborate with systems, controls, software, and integration engineers to understand feature requirements and expected vehicle behavior

Translate functional requirements and use cases into executable control models and simulations

Design and implement simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to demonstrate control feature functionality and customer use cases

Evaluate control strategies through simulation and analysis, identifying opportunities for improved performance, robustness, and usability

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

Follow established engineering processes and contribute to a collaborative, cross-functional development environment

Qualifications & Skills

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 projects, internships, or extracurricular activities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills

Understanding of feedback control systems, state machines, or system modeling concepts

Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into logical models

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative engineering environment

Proficiency with standard engineering and productivity tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Stateflow

Experience developing GUIs using MATLAB App Designer or similar tools

Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts

Coursework or project experience involving controls, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or vehicle systems

Experience with software development fundamentals and version control tools

Participation in engineering design teams such as Formula SAE, EcoCAR, robotics competitions, or similar projects

Basic understanding of vehicle control systems, autonomous features, or embedded software development

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field

Junior or senior standing preferred.

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Sick Leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)

EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

Additional Job Board Information

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 internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR is an E-Verify employer.

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.