Site Autonomy Engineer

Pantera Capital; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA/FSA

Retirement match

Parental leave

Flexible vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

May Mobility in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Site Autonomy Engineer to support operating fleet and work with electromechanical and software elements to ensure the success of launches and safe autonomous operation. You will calibrate sensors, perform on-site testing, build mapping assets, and coordinate deployment of autonomous technology at designated locations.

A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, Linux familiarity, and Git knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience with Linux computing environments.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Safety‑first approach to work.
• Knowledge of wire harnesses and basic subsystems.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems.
• Systems‑level thinking.
• Experience using Git and GitHub/Gitlab or ability to learn.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement vehicle upfits to support fleet upgrades and initiatives.
• Debug electrical and mechanical issues on the vehicles.
• Perform on-site sensor calibrations and testing of feature improvements.
• Build and maintain local mapping assets for May Mobility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on May vehicles.
• Assist in fleet readiness and on-site deployment of autonomous technology.
• Communicate issues and resolutions to the engineering team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git/GitHub/Gitlab

Job description

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

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 remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time
  • Must be able to move and / or change positions often when needed
  • Prolonged computer use
• Flexibility to work weekends and adjust schedule to align with site operating hours and project needs, including early mornings, evenings, and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and climb ladders (infrequent)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions

• Travel required? - Minimal: 0-10%

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.

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Salary Range

$66,000 — $80,000 USD