Senior Systems Engineer II
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We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Systems Engineer II to lead the definition, optimization, and validation of next-generation Autonomous Vehicle capabilities. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level autonomy goals and actionable system requirements. You will be responsible for defining autonomous vehicle system requirements, designing complex scenario-based test suites in simulated and on-road environments, and building automated, KPI-driven reporting pipelines. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of systems engineering, automated testing, data analytics, and functional safety standards. Essential Responsibilities
- Define, document, and manage system and capability-level requirements with full end-to-end traceability leveraging requirement management, AV simulation, and data toolsets.
- Conduct in-depth Operational Design Domain (ODD) and route analyses to shape AV driving capabilities and sub-capabilities.
- Ensure designed scenarios align and comply with established industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as Euro NCAP and NHTSA
- Drive and manage the driving simulation portfolio to ensure comprehensive validation coverage across the entire Operational Design Domain (ODD).
- Craft on-road and logical test scenarios designed specifically for evaluating autonomy features, system capabilities, and critical on-road events.
- Process and analyze real-world field events to close the loop by identifying simulation coverage gaps and creating representative simulation tests.
- Define clear, robust simulation specifications and requirements for cross-functional simulation teams to develop and build against.
- Analyze real-world and simulation results to identify performance trends, uncover potential issues, and provide insights for improvements
- Lead engineering process continuous improvement activities, proposing solutions and gaining buy-in from impacted teams
Requirements
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
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Strong attention to detail and highly-organized
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Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
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Understanding of agile startup and engineering principles and mindset
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Ability to display systems thinking and attention to detail
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Detailed knowledge of requirements management and requirement-based design
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Curiosity to learn and desire to improve, Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience: Required
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
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6+ years experience in automotive systems engineering working on software, hardware, or combined hardware/software products and 3+ years systems engineering experience working on autonomous driving or advance driver assistance systems
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Strong knowledge of automotive and autonomous vehicle technologies
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Experience developing behavioral simulations for AV or ADAS features
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Experience with Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Spark).
Desirable
- A Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a startup
- Practical awareness of functional safety principles, including ISO 26262, SOTIF, and HARA.
Physical Requirements
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Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
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Prolonged sitting
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Prolonged standing
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Prolonged computer use
Benefits & conditions
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, 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. Salary Range $125,000 - $150,000 USD May Mobility uses automated tools to support - but not replace - human judgment in our recruiting process, to find out more please click Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at May Mobility? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert, + $120,000-140,000 per year 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 autonomo…
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