Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
