Senior Electrical Engineer

Series A startup developing autonomous and electric transportation systems for existing rail infrastructure to decarbonize freight and improve supply chain logistics.
$140,000 - $190,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Automotive · Logistics

Description For Senior Electrical Engineer

Parallel Systems is an innovative Series A startup revolutionizing the freight transportation industry through autonomous and electric rail solutions. We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Downtown Los Angeles, where you'll play a crucial role in developing the future of intermodal transportation.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge electrical systems for our autonomous rail vehicles. You'll work from our lab in Downtown LA and conduct tests at our dedicated track facility just outside the city. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainable transportation technology while working with state-of-the-art electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in areas such as power electronics, EV systems, and hardware development. You'll be working with a collaborative team of engineers and technicians, contributing to all phases of hardware development from initial concept to final implementation.

This position offers competitive compensation ($140,000-$190,000) plus equity and benefits, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent. You'll be joining a company that values innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, with a mission to decarbonize freight while improving supply chain logistics and safety.

If you're passionate about sustainable transportation, have a strong background in electrical engineering, and want to be part of a team that's reshaping the future of freight transportation, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

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Responsibilities For Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Derive architecture, meet and present technical direction, build consensus
  • Execute on all phases of hardware development including requirements capture, prototyping, design validation, and manufacturing readiness
  • Design system block diagrams, schematics, select components, and layout PCBAs
  • Conduct worst-case circuit analysis and support functional safety qualification
  • Support development of acceptance testing for electronics hardware
  • Support vehicle integration and validation, debugging in the field
  • Contribute to team culture of technical excellence
  • Contribute to Electrical Engineering process definition, standards selection, and tool selection

Requirements For Senior Electrical Engineer

Python
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline
  • Strong first-principles and physics-based understanding of Engineering
  • Experience in programming to support role (Python or similar)
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware development or validation
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline preferred
  • Experience with power electronics design including power converters, battery chargers, and motor controllers preferred
  • Experience with EV systems including battery management and HV packs preferred
  • Experience with analog and digital circuit design preferred
  • Experience with RF communications preferred
  • Experience with firmware development preferred

Benefits For Senior Electrical Engineer

Equity
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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