Site Autonomy Engineer
Description For Site Autonomy Engineer
May Mobility, an innovative autonomous vehicle technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a Site Autonomy Engineer to join their growing team. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of automotive engineering and autonomous technology, helping to shape the future of urban mobility.
The Site Autonomy Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining May Mobility's operational fleet of autonomous vehicles. This hands-on position requires a blend of mechanical, electrical, and software expertise to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the company's autonomous vehicle systems. The role involves working directly with the vehicles' electromechanical systems, performing sensor calibrations, implementing upgrades, and conducting thorough testing of autonomous features.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), combined with practical experience in Linux environments and version control systems like Git. They should be comfortable working with both hardware and software components, demonstrating proficiency in debugging complex systems and implementing solutions in the field.
What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology while having a direct impact on real-world operations. May Mobility has already provided over 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides globally, and this role is essential in maintaining and improving that service. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, retirement benefits with immediate vesting, generous parental leave, and a flexible vacation policy.
This role would be perfect for someone who is passionate about autonomous vehicles, enjoys hands-on technical work, and wants to be part of a company that's actively shaping the future of urban transportation. The position offers the unique opportunity to work with advanced technology while making a tangible impact on improving urban mobility and sustainability.
Responsibilities For Site Autonomy Engineer
- 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
- Implements hardware changes in the field
- Performs data acquisition by utilizing vehicle sensor suite
Requirements For Site Autonomy Engineer
- 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
- Knowledge of wire harnesses and basic mechanical subsystems
- Ability to debug and modify mechanical and electrical systems
- Systems-level thinking
- Experience using Git and GitHub or Gitlab, or ability to learn
Benefits For Site Autonomy Engineer
- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts
- Rich retirement benefits with immediate vested employer safe harbor match
- Generous paid parental leave with immediate eligibility
- Flexible vacation policy plus 18 paid company holidays
- Total Wellness Program
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