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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.\nElectrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems\nParallel Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the design and development of vehicle electrical systems for our production autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. This role focuses on vehicle electronics, including power distribution, traction & braking systems, safety-critical control logic, and compute/sensor networks. You’ll serve as the responsible engineer of high-reliability electrical systems that are tightly integrated with mechanical, software, and autonomy components and subject to regulatory oversight.\nThe ideal candidate brings automotive or vehicle experience, is eager to work on regulated, safety-critical systems, and thrives in cross-functional environments.\nThis position requires up to 25% travel to our contract manufacturer and customer sites. \nResponsibilities:\nOwn the design & development of vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, and test stands\nDrive the development and documentation of safety-critical subsystems, including DFMEAs, system hazard analyses, and verification & validation\nPerform hands-on hardware bring-up, bench testing, and debugging of electrical assemblies and prototype vehicles\nLead 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\nMaintain accurate engineering documentation including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and change logs\nWhat Success Looks Like:\n30 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\n60 Days: You're hands-on in your subsystem, driving progress. Testing and validation is fully defined and first articles are running in the lab\n90 Days: You've completed initial design validation and are working with the manufacturing engineering team to bring your subsystem into production\nBasic Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline\n3+ years experience with power distribution, control logic, or embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI)\nComfortable working from first principles to analyze, troubleshoot, and validate system performance\nExperience with CAD and design tools such as SolidWorks, Altium, RapidHarness, or similar\nPreferred Qualifications:\nEvidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)\nFull lifecycle experience with electrical systems in automotive, rail, aerospace, or heavy industry\nProgramming experience with Python, Rust, or C/C++\nWorking knowledge of ISO 26262, ASIL, IEC 61508, or other functional safety frameworks\nHands-on experience designing, prototyping, integrating, and testing complex harnessing\nWe 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.\nTarget Salary Range:\n$137,000—$157,000 USD\nParallel 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.\nParallel 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. 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