About this role
Practical engineers who enjoy hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in the field will thrive in this position at May Mobility. The operations team works directly with autonomous vehicles deployed in live environments to ensure safe and reliable transit services. You will directly support the operational fleet by handling on-site vehicle upfits, sensor calibrations, hardware modifications, and routine preventative maintenance.
This role exists to bridge the gap between software development and real-world deployment as the company expands its autonomous vehicle fleet. An ideal candidate brings a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, a safety-first mindset, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic startup environment.
What you will do
- Coordinate and implement vehicle upfits to support fleet upgrades and operational initiatives.
- Debug electrical and mechanical issues directly on the autonomous vehicles.
- Execute on-site sensor calibrations and feature improvement testing.
- Build and maintain local mapping assets while performing preventative vehicle maintenance.
- Record issues and resolutions, escalating through the proper channels as necessary.
- Implement hardware changes in the field and ensure safe operations before returning vehicles to service.
- Perform data acquisition utilizing the vehicle sensor suite and assist with demo readiness.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or possess relevant comparable experience.
- Demonstrate experience and comfort working within Linux computing environments.
- Possess the ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Maintain a safety-first approach across all hands-on tasks.
- Understand wire harnesses, basic mechanical subsystems, and how to debug and modify them.
- Apply systems-level thinking to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software interactions.
- Have experience using Git and GitHub or GitLab, or the ability to learn them quickly.
- Hold a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts
- Rich retirement benefits including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match
- Generous paid parental leave and a phased return to work
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays
- Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan on-site. Standard site working conditions apply, including minimal travel from 0% to 10%.
What is the salary range for the Site Autonomy Engineer?
The salary range for this full-time role is $66,000 to $80,000 USD.
What physical requirements and schedule flexibility are expected?
You must be able to remain stationary 50% or more of the time, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in varying temperatures. The role also requires flexibility to work weekends and adjust schedules to align with site operating hours and project needs.