Los Angeles, California, United States Employment USD 104,000 - 104,000 Hourly

Parallel Systems is hiring a Hardware Engineering Intern

About the Role

Parallel Systems is hiring a Hardware Engineering Intern to drive progress toward initial production and ramp-up of our Mk3 vehicles. This is a hands-on role spanning design, process development, field testing, and failure analysis, where you will own and deliver a production subsystem or process from concept through implementation.

What You'll Do

  • Own and deliver a production subsystem or process from concept through implementation.
  • Design and implement end-of-line testing for Mk3 pneumatic and brake systems.
  • Design, analyze, and deploy improved powertrain installation tooling.
  • Design, procure, and deploy a LV harness checkout test bench.
  • Design, install, and check out a Mk3 drag-on instrumentation system.
  • Design, commission, and implement a gearbox onboard sensor suite.

What We're Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (rising junior, senior, or graduate student).
  • Self-motivated problem solver who takes personal ownership of challenges and drives them to completion.
  • Comfortable applying first-principles thinking to find creative solutions beyond your usual scope.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present design work and field test results.

Nice to Have

  • Leadership experience on a hands-on engineering team that solves real-world problems while balancing competing priorities (e.g., FSAE, solar car, Design Build Fly, Baja SAE, or similar).
  • EE candidates: CAD proficiency to enable cross-functional contributions.
  • ME candidates: Experience with electronics, coding, or PCBA design.
  • Experience with design reviews, prototyping, and iterative hardware development cycles.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $50/hr

Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Required Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRoboticsFirst-Principles ThinkingCommunicationDesign PresentationField Testing
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Parallel Systems

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.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago