Site Autonomy Engineer

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.

• 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

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

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

• 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%

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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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.