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.
Hardware Test Engineer II
As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for validating the performance of our autonomous rail vehicles and subsystems. You will work closely with other engineers (including electrical, mechanical, and software) to derive test requirements and develop the corresponding test infrastructure and processes. You are passionate about autonomous vehicle development and will bring that enthusiasm to solving challenging problems in pursuit of a reliable and scalable testing ecosystem. As an early employee at a fast-moving startup, you will work on a multitude of technical projects and help shape the direction of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain test solutions for in-house developed electronics components and systems
- Build and maintain test benches used for development and software regression testing
- Define and develop test cases using Python
- Produce documentation for testing including test plans, work instructions, design drawings, and test reports
- Support testing and data analysis to identify and root-cause issues
- Test vehicles at Parallel test facilities and customer sites
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth
What Success Looks Like:
- After 30 Days: You're familiar with vehicle and subsystems, including functional requirements and testing. You’ve produced design drawings for a test bench and procured parts.
- After 60 Days: You’ve integrated a test bench and demonstrated functionality and ability to meet test needs.
- After 90 days: You’ve automated test bench operations and integrated into software regression testing. You're supporting ongoing testing and driving an outcome tied directly to a business objective as a trusted partner.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline
- 3+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
- Experience using common test equipment such as power supplies, DAQs, DMMs, and oscilloscopes
- Proficient in interpreting electronics schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience with software development, in Python, C, C++, Rust or similar language
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar Engineering discipline
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or hardware validation/acceptance testing
- Experience with environmental testing, e.g., MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068
- Experience in power electronics testing including power converters, battery chargers, and motor controllers
- Experience with optics calibration and testing
- Experience with soldering, crimping and use of other hand tools for electronics integration and repair
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline
- 3+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
- Experience using power supplies, DAQs, DMMs, and oscilloscopes
- Proficiency interpreting electronics schematics and wiring diagrams
- Software development experience in Python, C, C++, Rust, or a similar language
- 5+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing or hardware validation and acceptance testing
- Experience with environmental testing, including MIL-STD-810 or IEC 60068
- Experience testing power electronics, including power converters, battery chargers, and motor controllers
- Experience with optics calibration and testing
- Experience with soldering, crimping, and hand tools for electronics integration and repair
What We Do
Parallel Systems is a startup company developing the future of intermodal transportation. Our mission is to decarbonize freight while improving supply chain logistics and safety. We are developing vehicles and software to create new autonomous and electric transportation systems for existing rail infrastructure, allowing railroads to convert part of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry to rail.
