Technical Documentation Specialist for Rail Vehicle Systems

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

Job summary

Parallel Systems is hiring a Technical Documentation Specialist to translate complex hardware and software systems into accurate, usable manuals and procedures for operators, technicians, and internal teams.

The role involves working with engineering, vehicle operations, manufacturing, and field teams to create maintenance procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting documentation, ensuring consistency and traceability across revisions.

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

Attention to detail

Copyediting

Microsoft Word proficiency

Tools

SolidWorks

Vector drawing

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

Parallel Systems is hiring a Technical Documentation Specialist to translate complex hardware and software systems into accurate, usable manuals and procedures for operators, technicians, and internal teams.

The role involves working with engineering, vehicle operations, manufacturing, and field teams to create maintenance procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting documentation, ensuring consistency and traceability across revisions.