Parallel Systems
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$150K–$183K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 30, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years
About the job
Designs and analyzes mechanical systems for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, using CAD and simulation to improve performance, safety, and durability.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze vehicle structures, mechanisms, and actuated systems; develop and maintain CAD models.
- Run multibody dynamics simulations and finite element analyses; investigate mechanical failures.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on structures, dynamics, simulation, and machine design.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar, and experience with multibody dynamics simulation tools such as Simpack, Adams, or equivalent.
- Expertise in finite element analysis and computational simulation; understanding of vibrations, fatigue analysis, and structural mechanics.
- Experience with transportation, automotive, or railway mechanical systems; ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and safety regulations.
Nice to have
- Experience in railway vehicle dynamics, bogie design, or track interaction; knowledge of railway standards such as EN, UIC, APTA, or FRA.
- Experience with prototyping, manufacturing processes, or design for manufacturability; proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools.
Pay
$150,000 — $183,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Simpack, Adams, Python, MATLAB
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