Senior Mechanical Engineer
Parallel Systems
$150,000 - $183,000 / year
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Description
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. 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.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in dynamics, simulation, and CAD design to help us design the next generation of our self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will focus on designing and analyzing mechanical systems for performance, safety, and durability. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle dynamics and structural analysis, with a preference for those who have worked in railway or road vehicle applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design and analyze vehicle structures, mechanisms, and actuated systems with a focus on dynamics, kinematics, and structural integrity.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain CAD models for mechanical components and assemblies.
- Conduct multibody dynamics simulations to assess system performance under real-world conditions.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, fatigue, and modal performance.
- Investigate and resolve mechanical failures to improve system reliability.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation of vehicle components as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on structures, dynamics, simulation, and machine design.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar).
- Experience with multibody dynamics (MBD) simulation tools (Simpack, Adams, or equivalent).
- Expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational simulation.
- Strong understanding of mechanical vibrations, fatigue analysis, and structural mechanics.
- Experience working with mechanical systems in transportation, automotive, or railway applications.
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and safety regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in railway vehicle dynamics, bogie design, or track interaction.
- Knowledge of railway industry standards (EN, UIC, APTA, FRA, or similar).
- Experience with prototyping, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools for simulation automation.
We are committed to providing fair and transparent compensation in accordance with applicable laws. Salary ranges are listed below and reflect the expected range for new hires in this role, based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Final compensation may vary and will be determined during the interview process. 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. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.
Parallel Systems is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Parallel Systems will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your recruiter.
About this role
Parallel Systems is developing autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles to reshape freight logistics, and this Senior Mechanical Engineer role sits at the core of that mission. You'd own the mechanical design and analysis of self-propelled rail vehicles, working across dynamics, structural integrity, and real-world performance validation. The position demands deep expertise in vehicle dynamics simulation, CAD modeling, and finite element analysis—skills you'd apply to everything from component design through prototype testing.
The role requires at least five years of mechanical engineering experience with demonstrated strength in structures, dynamics, and simulation tools like Adams, Simpack, or equivalent MBD software. You'll need solid CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and a thorough grasp of vibration, fatigue, and structural mechanics. Prior work in transportation, automotive, or railway applications is essential; railway-specific experience—particularly in bogie design or track interaction—would strengthen your candidacy considerably.
This is an in-office position in Los Angeles with a salary range of $150,000 to $183,000. The role suits someone who wants to apply established mechanical engineering expertise to a high-impact transportation technology, working alongside a multidisciplinary team on vehicles designed to shift freight from trucks to rail.
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Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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