Parallel Systems

Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Systems

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$137k-$157kDetected 48 days ago

PythonRustC++LogisticsSolidWorksAltiumElectrical EngineeringCommunication

About the role

Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions.
Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.
This role focuses on vehicle electronics, including power distribution, traction & braking systems, safety-critical control logic, and compute/sensor networks.

Own the design & development of vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, and test stands
Drive the development and documentation of safety-critical subsystems, including DFMEAs, system hazard analyses, and verification & validation
Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, bench testing, and debugging of electrical assemblies and prototype vehicles
Lead end-to-end system integration with full lifecycle ownership, interface management, and cross-functional alignment to ensure the system works with all software and mechanical dependencies
Maintain accurate engineering documentation including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and change logs
90 Days: You've completed initial design validation and are working with the manufacturing engineering team to bring your subsystem into production
Comfortable working from first principles to analyze, troubleshoot, and validate system performance
Parallel Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the design and development of vehicle electrical systems for our production autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles.
You've completed initial design validation and are working with the manufacturing engineering team to bring your subsystem into production
We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline
3+ years experience with power distribution, control logic, or embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI)
Experience with CAD and design tools such as SolidWorks, Altium, RapidHarness, or similar
30 Days: You've built a strong understanding of the vehicle architecture, taken ownership of a subsystem, and are leading a concept review with the broader engineering organization
The ideal candidate brings automotive or vehicle experience, is eager to work on regulated, safety-critical systems, and thrives in cross-functional environments.

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
Full lifecycle experience with electrical systems in automotive, rail, aerospace, or heavy industry
Programming experience with Python, Rust, or C/C++
Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ASIL, IEC 61508, or other functional safety frameworks
Hands-on experience designing, prototyping, integrating, and testing complex harnessing
The target hiring range for this position is listed below.
Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail.

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