- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- Ann ArborMichiganUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
- Salary
- $150,000–$180,000 a year
Full-time
Lead Vehicle Controls and Interface Engineer
Job description
The Lead Vehicle Controls and Interface Engineer owns the development and abstraction of May Mobility’s vehicle controls interface, enabling the Autonomous Driving Kit (ADK) to be portable across the widest possible variety of vehicle platforms. This role designs and develops the algorithms used to communicate with and control core vehicle functions — body controls, brake, steer, and throttle — while advancing the fidelity of those controls to improve rider comfort. Beyond enabling basic functionality, this role ensures that vehicle dynamics remain a first-class part of active developmen.
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Job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a platform-agnostic controls abstraction layer, defining the interfaces that allow the ADK to integrate efficiently with new vehicle platforms
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to ensure seamless communication between base vehicle components and autonomy, powertrain, and telematics software
- Spearhead the development of control algorithms for body controls, brake, steer, and throttle, prioritizing rider comfort and ride quality
- Apply deep domain expertise in automotive network topologies (CAN-FD, automotive Ethernet, FlexRay), embedded software (C/C++), and functional safety standards across controls and interface design
- Define Design Verification Plans (DVP&R); validate control algorithms in simulation and through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing; and lead hands-on debugging of physical prototypes
- Integrate energy management considerations into control strategies and interface design
- Establish vehicle dynamics targets and verify performance against them throughout development
- Leverage a system level understanding of our products and technologies to support cross-functional engineering efforts
Job requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- May require periodic work in a vehicle, laboratory, or test environment
- Travel required? - Minimal to Moderate: 5%-15%