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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Parallel Systems's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of Parallel Systems's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Parallel Systems
- high 19 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
- 2026-10-29
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 Mechanical Engineer at Parallel Systems, you will design and analyze mechanical systems for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, focusing on performance, safety, and durability. Your day-to-day tasks will include developing CAD models, conducting multibody dynamics simulations, performing finite element analysis, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on prototype development and testing.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed in the posting
- Salary range provided, but final compensation may vary based on the interview process
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Listed by Parallel Systems on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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