Technical Documentation Engineer - Autonomous Rail Systems

Parallel Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Systems in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to translate complex hardware and software into clear manuals, procedures, and field guides for operators, technicians, and internal teams.

You will interview engineers and technicians, develop maintenance manuals, create work instructions, and produce visuals such as photos, diagrams, and CAD renders to support safety and reliability of our autonomous rail systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience producing customer-facing documents in a safety-related field.
• Strong attention to detail and copyediting skills.
• Expert user of Microsoft Word or equivalent layout software.
• Familiarity with mechanical repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Interview engineers, operators, technicians, and other stakeholders to understand proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the product.
• Develop Operation and Maintenance manuals for vehicle hardware and user-facing software.
• Collaborate with engineers to create work instructions for component assembly, infrastructure maintenance, remote troubleshooting, and field repairs.
• Produce photographs, screenshots, diagrams, CAD renders, and other visual aids for use in technical documentation.
• Issue structured requests for information to technical staff when additional detail or clarification is needed.
• Coordinate consistent use of naming conventions and technical terminology.
• Manage revision control of documents and maintain synchronization with documented engineering changes.
• Participate in product reviews, testing, and field activities to validate documentation against the actual system and user experience.

Skills

Copyediting

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

SolidWorks

Vector drawing

Job description

Parallel Systems in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to translate complex hardware and software into clear manuals, procedures, and field guides for operators, technicians, and internal teams.

You will interview engineers and technicians, develop maintenance manuals, create work instructions, and produce visuals such as photos, diagrams, and CAD renders to support safety and reliability of our autonomous rail systems.