Hardware Test Engineer II

Parallel Systems • Los Angeles, CA

7h • $105,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Parallel Systems is developing autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles intended to shift freight transportation from trucking to rail with cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics. The Hardware Test Engineer II validates the performance of autonomous rail vehicles and subsystems, working with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to derive test requirements and develop testing infrastructure and processes. The role contributes to a reliable, scalable testing ecosystem and offers the opportunity to work across technical projects at a fast-moving startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering.
• Experience using common test equipment such as power supplies, DAQs, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in interpreting electronics schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with software development in Python, C, C++, Rust, or a similar language.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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, such as MIL-STD-810 or 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 other hand tools for electronics integration and repair.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test solutions for in-house-developed electronics components and systems.
• Build and maintain test benches for development and software regression testing.
• Define and develop test cases using Python.
• Produce testing documentation, 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.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other employment benefits and privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level