Lead Systems Engineer - Japan

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

The Lead Systems Engineer’s primary role is to lead Japan Level 4 certification activities, including regulation analysis, interaction with government regulatory bodies, working with consultancy, and negotiation with government officials and working group members, to have May Mobility’s autonomous driving system certified to operate in Japan. The engineer will also work closely with the systems engineering, safety, and product team in the US to ensure that the system complies with the regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead Level 4 certification activities in Japan, including but not limited to:
• Regulatory requirement analysis
• Working with the US systems engineering, safety, and product team to create system requirements and development schedules
• Negotiation with government officials
• Representing May Mobility in the government committee regarding Level 4 certification
• Communication with certification test authority, e.g. JARI
• Lead Japanese government relations in general
• Work with the US team regarding automotive regulations in Japan
• Other tasks that Japan country manager assigns

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Experience of working in the automotive industry and understanding of the industry standard development process
• Experience of working with and negotiating with government officials
• Knowledge of Japanese automotive rules & regulations
• Excellent Japanese verbal and written communication skills
• Business level English verbal and written communication skills

Desired:

• Experience working at autonomous driving technology
• Experience in systems engineering
• Experience in project management
• Experience working in an environment with international stakeholders

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%

Benefits, Perks, and Career Path

• Competitive salary, stock incentives, and equity refresh programs
• Medical insurance, health insurance, labor insurance, and employment insurance
• Holiday and vacation benefits: Saturday and Sunday, Japan national holidays, and annual paid leave
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic US-based company, working with cutting-edge autonomous driving technology to meet customer needs at the forefront
• Careful annual performance evaluation and comprehensive promotion system, providing ample opportunities for technical and professional growth

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.

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