- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- Ann ArborMichiganUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
- Salary
- $140,000–$200,000 a year
Lead, Safety Assurance
Job description
This role requires someone who combines deep regulatory expertise with firsthand knowledge of how federal safety frameworks apply in practice—and who can translate that knowledge into durable internal processes appropriate in an agile startup environment, credible external submissions, and sound counsel to Safety and Legal leadership.
Safety Assurance & Cross-Functional Advisory
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.
Job responsibilities
- Exceptional written communication skills; able to translate complex technical safety content into accurate, defensible regulatory language
- Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment across ambiguous, high-stakes situations
- 7+ years of experience in AV safety regulation, incident management, or safety compliance within NHTSA, a federal agency, or an AV/automotive company
- Deep familiarity with NHTSA’s Standing General Order (SGO) reporting requirements and crash investigation processes
- Hands-on experience with FMVSS, NHTSA exemption frameworks, and SAE ADS taxonomy
- Proven ability to prepare and manage regulatory submissions, safety correspondence, and compliance documentation
- Experience working closely with or alongside legal counsel on regulatory matters and strategy
- Prior experience at NHTSA’s Office of Automation Safety, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, or equivalent federal safety office
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