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Senior Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Systems

Senior Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Systems

CompanyParallel Systems
LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
Salary$140000 – $190000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in complex electromechanical systems
  • Proven experience in system-level electrical design for vehicles or safety-critical systems (automotive, aerospace, rail, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of power distribution, control logic, and embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI)
  • Experience working cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and compliance teams
  • Comfortable developing system safety documentation and supporting regulatory approvals

Responsibilities

  • Architect electrical systems across the vehicle platform, including power distribution, actuation (e.g. braking), sensor networks, and compute hardware.
  • Define system requirements, safety goals, and functional architecture for safety-critical subsystems.
  • Interface with hardware vendors and internal teams for electrical component selection, system validation, and integration.
  • Develop safety and compliance documentation (e.g., DFMEAs, system hazard analyses, regulatory test plans).
  • Drive system-level reviews across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure robust, scalable designs.
  • Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis and failure mode mitigation during development and field testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing or integrating braking systems, especially in automotive, rail, or aerospace contexts
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASIL, IEC 61508, or other functional safety frameworks
  • Hands-on experience leading systems through regulatory testing and certification processes
  • Working knowledge of battery management, compute enclosures, and sensor fusion hardware
  • Strong system modeling or simulation background (SPICE, MATLAB, etc.)