Mechanical Engineer
Posted on 1/4/2023
INACTIVE
Intermodal freight transportation company
Company Overview
Parallel Systems is a pioneering startup in the intermodal transportation sector, focusing on decarbonizing freight and enhancing supply chain logistics and safety. They are developing autonomous and electric transportation systems for existing rail infrastructure, offering a competitive edge by enabling railroads to tap into the $700 billion U.S. trucking industry. Their commitment to a cleaner, automated rail future, demonstrated by their zero-emissions rail vehicles, positions them as industry leaders in infrastructure utilization and service improvement.
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
B2B
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$58.5M
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↓ -10%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 144%Locations
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
CAD
Python
MATLAB
SolidWorks
FEM/FEA
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional or project experience in hardware development, machine design, or validation
- Experience with at least one commercial CAD tool (Solidworks, Fusion 360°, etc)
- Experience with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package (i.e. Simulink, Solidworks, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS)
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline
- Mechanical Engineering skills including: drawing creation and GD&T, structural analysis, selection of materials and processes, understanding of failure mechanisms, and analytical/scientific programming (i.e. Python, Matlab, Simulink, Excel)
- Willingness to travel to test facilities across the United States. Expected duration of 1 week per trip. Frequency to be determined upon applicants interest to travel
Responsibilities
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Execute on all phases of hardware development including requirements capture, prototyping, design validation, and manufacturing readiness
- Perform hand calculations and analysis to assess designs
- Create and execute design of experiments for decisions on component selection as necessary
- Support manufacturing, vehicle integration, and validation