Senior Systems Engineer

May Mobility

Senior Systems Engineer defining autonomous-vehicle requirements and simulation validation at May Mobility. Analyzing ODDs, field events, and KPI-driven results for safer autonomous transit.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for autonomous vehicles, with a strong focus on requirements management, simulation development, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing data analysis tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement in automotive systems.

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Systems Engineering ExperienceAutonomous Vehicle TechnologiesPython ProgrammingRequirements ManagementData Analysis Tools

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringBehavioral SimulationsRequirements ManagementData AnalysisPerformance AnalysisOperational Design Domain (ODD) AnalysisSimulation SpecificationsAgile PrinciplesAutomotive Systems EngineeringAutonomous Driving Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonSQLPandasNumPySpark

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehicleAdvanced Driver Assistance SystemsEuro NCAPNHTSADriving Simulation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, document, and manage system and capability-level requirements with full end-to-end traceability using requirement management, AV simulation, and data toolsets.
Conduct Operational Design Domain (ODD) and route analyses to shape AV driving capabilities and sub-capabilities.
Ensure scenarios align with industry standards and regulatory frameworks such as Euro NCAP and NHTSA.
Drive and manage the driving simulation portfolio for comprehensive ODD validation coverage.
Create on-road and logical test scenarios for autonomy features, system capabilities, and critical on-road events.
Process and analyze real-world field events to identify simulation coverage gaps and create representative simulation tests.
Define simulation specifications and requirements for cross-functional simulation teams.
Analyze real-world and simulation results to identify performance trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
Lead continuous engineering process improvement activities and gain buy-in from impacted teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
6+ years experience in automotive systems engineering working on software, hardware, or combined hardware/software products
3+ years systems engineering experience working on autonomous driving or advanced driver assistance systems
Strong knowledge of automotive and autonomous vehicle technologies
Experience developing behavioral simulations for AV or ADAS features
Experience with Python, SQL, and data analysis tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Spark
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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
Understanding of agile startup and engineering principles and mindset
Systems thinking and attention to detail
Detailed knowledge of requirements management and requirement-based design

Benefits

Comp & 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