Hardware Test Engineer II

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.

Target Salary Range: $105,000 — $170,000 USD