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Hardware Engineering Intern (Mechanical & Electrical)

Parallel Systems · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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About Parallel Systems

Backed by Congruent Ventures.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Design and implementation of end-of-line testing for Mk3 pneumatic and brake systems
  • Design, analysis, and deployment of improved powertrain installation tooling
  • Design, procurement, and deployment of LV harness checkout test bench
  • Design, installation, and checkout of Mk3 drag-on instrumentation system
  • Design, commissioning, and implementation of gearbox onboard sensor suite
  • Weeks 1-2: Onboarding, vehicle familiarization, facility visits, and pairing with an engineer on a small initial project
More about this role

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 Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 Internship

The Hardware Engineering Intern will drive progress toward initial production and production ramp-up of our next generation vehicles. This is a hands-on role spanning design and analysis work, process development and improvement, field testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis. You will own and deliver a production subsystem or process from concept through implementation.

What You Will Work On

Projects will be scoped based on team priorities during the internship, but may include:

  • Design and implementation of end-of-line testing for Mk3 pneumatic and brake systems
  • Design, analysis, and deployment of improved powertrain installation tooling
  • Design, procurement, and deployment of LV harness checkout test bench
  • Design, installation, and checkout of Mk3 drag-on...

Read the full posting on Parallel Systems's site ↗

Hardware Engineering

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