Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Salary

$150K-$183K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

43% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Mechanical Engineer Los Angeles, CA 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. Senior Mechanical Engineer Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in dynamics, simulation, and CAD design to help us design the next generation of our self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will focus on designing and analyzing mechanical systems for performance, safety, and durability. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle dynamics and structural analysis, with a preference for those who have worked in railway or road vehicle applications . Responsibilities: - Design and analyze vehicle structures, mechanisms, and actuated systems with a focus on dynamics, kinematics, and structural integrity . - Develop, optimize, and maintain CAD models for mechanical components and assemblies. - Conduct multibody dynamics simulations to assess system performance under real-world conditions. - Perform finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, fatigue, and modal performance. - Investigate and resolve mechanical failures to improve system reliability. - Support prototype development, testing, and validation of vehicle components as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Requirements: - 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)

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