Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, or related field
7+ years of relevant experience in autonomy or robotics
Strong oral and written communication skills
Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical hardware or software development
Desire to understand all aspects of autonomous systems
Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, Python, or Java
Experience with mobile robotics or autonomous vehicles
Familiarity with Linux environments and command line utilities
Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate new site deployments of autonomous vehicle services
Develop on-site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology
Scout locations to address technical challenges in traffic environments
Act as a technical representative to customers and the public
Coordinate and perform demonstrations of autonomous technology
Collaborate with engineers to enhance system capabilities and rider experience
Mentor junior Field Autonomy Engineers for their professional growth
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Rich retirement benefits with an immediately vested employer match
Generous paid parental leave and phased return to work
Flexible vacation policy plus paid company holidays
Total Wellness Program with resources for overall wellbeing
Full Job Description
Job Summary
May Mobility is looking for a Senior Autonomy Engineer for hands-on support of new fleet deployments. FAEs work intimately with the entire breadth of the system (from the hardware platform to the software autonomy stack), serving as the Engineering team's on-site specialist for new and existing fleets. The role includes significant travel - up to 50%. Essential Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the launch of new site deployments of autonomous vehicle services
Coordinates and develops the on-site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology in new locations
Scouts locations to identify and resolve novel technical challenges associated with specific traffic environments
Acts as a technical company representative to customers and the general public
Coordinates and performs demonstrations of the autonomous technology for potential customers
Collaborates with Engineers across the organization to identify and develop features to expand system capability and improve the rider experience
Mentor junior Field Autonomy Engineers to assist in their professional growth and development
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 Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree
7 + years of relevant experience
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing mechanical and electrical hardware and/or experience developing or editing software
Hunger to develop a detailed understanding of every part of the autonomous system
Working knowledge of any of C, C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages
Prior experience with mobile robotics and/or autonomous vehicles
Experience operating in a Linux environment, including familiarity with common Linux command line utilities
Willingness and ability to travel (up to 50%)
Ability to operate and drive May Mobility vehicles
Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
Willingness to undergo a driving record check
Desirable
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Experience designing and developing software in C,C++, and/or Python environments
Physical Requirements
Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use
Travel required? - Frequent: 26%-50%
Benefits and Perks
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.
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Salary Range
$92,000-$114,000 USD
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About May Mobility
May Mobility is a transportation technology company that specializes in autonomous vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 by Edwin Olson, a computer science professor at the University of Michigan, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility provides autonomous shuttle services for cities, campuses, and other public spaces, with a focus on safety and accessibility. The company has raised over $83 million in funding to date and has partnerships with major automakers such as Toyota and BMW.
