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Location: Lewisville, TX, US, 75067
Company: PACCAR
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
About Global PACCAR Electronics
The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next-generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety. Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high-value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.
Job Summary
PACCAR’s Electronics department has an opening for a Control System Architect. The successful candidate will be leading efforts on cutting edge technologies from the embedded world in view of establishing the impact and integration of functions on the associated electronic hardware, base software, and application software. The ideal candidate will need to be able to create specifications that allow engineers to deliver Electronic and Software component subsystem designs in order to support the control system development and integration into commercial vehicles and continue to enhance PACCAR’s global embedded functionality and system development growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Introduce design decisions regarding controller states, signals, and boundaries at a control system level that will serve as the interface between electrical harnesses, electronic components, vendor base software, and embedded application software
- Communicate control system functionality to upstream and downstream stakeholders
- Follow project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality
- Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified
- Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other professionals to ensure quality commercial vehicle electrical designs
- Investigate and resolve warranty issues
- Up to 15% travel
Qualifications & Skills
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good planning/tracking skills
- Competency with standard business software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
- Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work; the desire to join the World’s Best team
- Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally, and a strong results orientation
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency using Engineering tools Matlab/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM DOORS Next Generation, and Application & Product Lifecycle Management tools
- SAE J1939 CAN and ISO 17987 LIN Protocol
- Awareness of commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, onboard diagnostics, and other areas impacting electrical/electronic design, architecture, and vehicle functionality
- Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma tools including QFD, FMEA, DVPR, etc.
- Automotive embedded electronic component R&D
- Embedded real-time systems design and implementation
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 paid time off – 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 accounts (FSA) and health savings 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 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 this role is $70,500 - $105,800.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Embedded, Architecture, Developer, Lean Six Sigma, PLM, Technology, Engineering, Management
Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location: Lewisville, TX, US, 75067
Company: PACCAR
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
About Global PACCAR Electronics
The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next-generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety. Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high-value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.
Job Summary
PACCAR’s Electronics department has an opening for a Control System Architect. The successful candidate will be leading efforts on cutting edge technologies from the embedded world in view of establishing the impact and integration of functions on the associated electronic hardware, base software, and application software. The ideal candidate will need to be able to create specifications that allow engineers to deliver Electronic and Software component subsystem designs in order to support the control system development and integration into commercial vehicles and continue to enhance PACCAR’s global embedded functionality and system development growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Introduce design decisions regarding controller states, signals, and boundaries at a control system level that will serve as the interface between electrical harnesses, electronic components, vendor base software, and embedded application software
- Communicate control system functionality to upstream and downstream stakeholders
- Follow project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality
- Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified
- Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other professionals to ensure quality commercial vehicle electrical designs
- Investigate and resolve warranty issues
- Up to 15% travel
Qualifications & Skills
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good planning/tracking skills
- Competency with standard business software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
- Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work; the desire to join the World’s Best team
- Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally, and a strong results orientation
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency using Engineering tools Matlab/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM DOORS Next Generation, and Application & Product Lifecycle Management tools
- SAE J1939 CAN and ISO 17987 LIN Protocol
- Awareness of commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, onboard diagnostics, and other areas impacting electrical/electronic design, architecture, and vehicle functionality
- Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma tools including QFD, FMEA, DVPR, etc.
- Automotive embedded electronic component R&D
- Embedded real-time systems design and implementation
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 paid time off – 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 accounts (FSA) and health savings 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 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 this role is $70,500 - $105,800.00 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Embedded, Architecture, Developer, Lean Six Sigma, PLM, Technology, Engineering, Management
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Align your credentials to SOC codes
Systems Architect roles are typically filed under SOC 15-1299 or 15-1211. Pull your target SOC code from O*NET and confirm your degree field matches before applying, because a mismatch between your credential and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Architect roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers who have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage certification step for this specific occupation.
Request a wage-level breakdown before signing
Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level the employer intends to certify on the LCA. Level I wages can invite USCIS scrutiny for senior architecture roles, so confirming Level II or III before the offer stage protects your petition.
Verify E-Verify enrollment for cap-exempt paths
If you're targeting a university or nonprofit research institution to access a cap-exempt H-1B slot, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview, since cap-exempt status requires it.
Build a specialty occupation documentation packet
Compile role descriptions from past employers that explicitly list degree requirements, not just preferred qualifications. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether a Systems Architect role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's field rather than accepting any degree.
Plan your filing timeline around the cap cycle
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, with USCIS registration opening in March. If you miss registration, your earliest cap-subject start date shifts a full year, so align your job search to that calendar.
H-1B Visa Systems Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Systems Architect is classified under computer and information systems occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your employer will document this requirement in the H-1B petition, and your degree field must align with the specific role description submitted.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Architect roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for Systems Architect and related computer systems roles. This lets you filter job listings to companies that have already gone through the prevailing-wage certification process, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates my Systems Architect position?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're within the same cap year, the new petition can be filed without re-entering the lottery.
Can my employer file my H-1B at a lower wage level for a Systems Architect title?
Technically yes, but DOL wage levels must reflect the actual complexity of your duties. Filing a senior Systems Architect role at a Level I or Level II wage invites USCIS scrutiny during adjudication, and the agency can issue an RFE or denial if the wage level is inconsistent with the job duties described in the petition. Always confirm the intended wage level before accepting an offer.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for an H-1B Systems Architect petition?
A three-year degree can qualify if USCIS determines it is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree in the required field. Your employer's attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator. For Systems Architect roles, the field of study matters as much as the degree level, so the evaluation must confirm equivalence in a directly related discipline.