Site Autonomy Engineer

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. You will have an opportunity to independently impact our approach to solving the most interesting problems facing AV’s today, while operating live in the wild. The Site Autonomy Engineer’s primary role will be hands-on support of the operational fleet in respective site location. The engineer will work intimately with the electromechanical and software elements of the system to ensure the success of the launch and safety of the autonomous operation.

Essential Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements vehicle upfits to support fleet upgrades and initiatives

Debugs electrical and mechanical issues on the vehicles 

Executes on-site sensor calibrations

Executes on-site testing of feature improvements

Build and maintain local May Mobility mapping assets

Performs preventative maintenance on May vehicles 

Records issues found and resolutions, escalating in proper channels as necessary

Assists in testing the autonomous operation of the vehicle to ensure it follows May’s standards for safety and rider comfort 

Implements hardware changes in the field, ensuring safe operation for return to service

Communicates issues and successes to the engineering team, and drives resolution

Perform data acquisition by utilizing vehicle sensor suite

Coordinates and develops the on-site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology in designated locations

Assist in fleet cleanliness and demo readiness

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

Impeccable discretion and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information

Ability to understand and relate to the agile startup and engineering mindset

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and highly-organized

Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Passionate about self-driving cars and their impact on the world

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience

Experience and comfort in computing environments, especially Linux

Ability to read and understand mechanical and/or electrical schematics

Safety-first approach to all work 

Knowledge of wire harnesses and basic mechanical subsystems 

Ability to debug and modify mechanical and electrical systems 

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems

Systems-level thinking

Experience using Git and GitHub or Gitlab, or ability to learn

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Standard site working conditions which includes but is not limited to:

Must be able to remai …