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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Parallel Systems's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of Parallel Systems's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Parallel Systems
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Parallel Systems's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Parallel Systems.
About this role
As a Senior Systems Engineer at Parallel Systems, you will play a crucial role in defining and architecting systems for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. Your responsibilities will include interfacing with customers, leading design reviews, and executing validation campaigns while integrating hardware and software components. You will also manage requirements traceability and ensure compliance throughout the engineering process.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience working on complex hardware systems
- Direct experience testing electromechanical systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and software interfaces
- Strong foundation in electromechanical fundamentals and system integration
- Experience with system and subsystem validation such as acceptance testing, environmental validation, integration testing, and deployment testing
- Experience with existing railroad operations and train control software
Nice to have
- Experience with classical systems engineering practices including requirements management, functional architecture, and DFMEA
- Experience managing or administering a requirements database and maintaining verification traceability
- Experience integrating hardware and software systems in a regulated or safety-critical environment
- Track record of implementing process improvements across engineering or manufacturing systems
- Experience with Python or similar programming languages
What you get
- Target Salary Range: $163,000 — $180,000 USD
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves significant responsibility in systems engineering and integration, which may require a steep learning curve
- Focus on compliance and documentation may indicate a highly regulated work environment
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Listed by Parallel Systems on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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