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 300,000 autonomy-enabled 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
Test Engineers serve as key stakeholders in the R&D process, planning and executing tests for the software and hardware that goes into our autonomous vehicles. May uses a variety of requirements-based testing techniques to accomplish this. Since we operate in a relatively new space, Test Engineers often have to get creative to get the job done, pioneering new processes along the way. Our testing touches both R&D for future systems and quality validation of deployed products. The Senior Test Engineer helps develop and execute test plans while mentoring the engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing simulation tests that validate autonomous vehicle systems. Your work will play a critical role in accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous vehicles.
Essential Responsibilities
- Guide a team of test engineers as they develop and execute comprehensive, well- structured test plans for May’s autonomous vehicle fleet and infrastructure, including software, firmware, hardware, and mechanical components
- Champion product quality, introspection, and validation throughout the product development process
- Interpret test results, produce follow-up plans, and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Work with Autonomy and Systems Engineering engineers and designers to fully understand validation needs in order to provide testing support in a fast-moving development environment
- Ensure issues are thoroughly documented when encountered during testing and validation
- Contribute to product quality metrics and acceptance criteria
- Use automated, functional, performance, stress, regression, white-box, black-box, and soak testing methodologies to test systems, subsystems, and products efficiently in both real-world and simulated environments
- Create and manage processes and guidelines for vehicle validation testing and deployment
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of simulation environments and provide detailed reports on system performance.
- Develop diverse and complex scenarios to validate autonomous driving algorithms, including perception, planning, and control systems.
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Ability to construct, plan and complete tests in an environment where precedent may not be set
- Flexibility with roles and responsibilities to accommodate rapidly changing testing needs
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and plan complex deliverables
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical teams
- Familiarity with product and software life cycles
- Ability to undergo a driving record check
- Ability to operate and drive May Mobility test vehicles
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing simulations
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field
- 5+ years experience testing complex safety-critical systems involving software, firmware, and/or hardware, preferably in an automotive context
- Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
- Experience using Linux-based operating systems
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in an applicable engineering field (Robotics, Compute Science)
- Experience testing vehicles or autonomous robotic systems
- Previous contributions to engineering processes
- Coding and/or scripting experience in high level languages (Java / Python)
- Experience with Autonomous Vehicle Simulation tools (Applied Intuition, Carla, Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine)
- Knowledge of OpenScenario, OpenDrive, or other simulation standards.
- Experience with cloud-based simulation platforms or containerization tools like Docker.
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
Travel required? - Moderate: 11%-25%
Salary Range
$100,000—$120,000 USD
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 with immediate eligibility as well as a phased return to work.
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to 18 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.
Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
May Mobility is a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. We aim to transform cities and make transit more safe, sustainable, accessible and equitable for everyone by building a better AV technology that works in the real world. We have delivered more than 335,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date across 11 cities in the U.S. and Japan.
Why Work With Us
May Mobility is a place where innovators, creators, and tech visionaries work together towards a common purpose: to create a safer, greener, and more accessible world. Join our team and make a real impact.
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