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Lead Vehicle Controls and Interface Engineer

May Mobility
Location
Ann Arbor, MI - Hybrid
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Autonomy Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, Robotics, or a related field from an accredited university
  • 8+ years experience in vehicle controls, embedded controls, or related automotive engineering working on combined hardware/software products
  • Experience developing and deploying control algorithms for vehicle functions, such as brake, steer, and throttle
  • Proficiency in embedded programming, such as C/C++, for real-time systems
Nice to have
  • A Master’s or PhD in Controls, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience
  • Experience abstracting vehicle controls across multiple platforms or supporting OEM platform programs
  • Knowledge of autonomous vehicle technologies, such as LIDAR, radar, ethernet, and CAN
  • Experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Machine Learning, and Robotics
  • Experience working in a startup
What the job really is

The Lead Vehicle Controls and Interface Engineer at May Mobility is responsible for developing and maintaining the vehicle controls interface for autonomous vehicles. This role involves designing algorithms for vehicle functions such as braking and steering, ensuring rider comfort, and validating control algorithms through simulation and hardware testing. The engineer will also provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems across various vehicle platforms.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No remote work option mentioned, though hybrid is available
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience (8+ years) which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
  • The salary range is specified, which may attract candidates looking for competitive compensation
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