Lead, Safety Assurance

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 innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology. Our vehicles provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps, and move people safely and efficiently. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access, and fostering vibrant, livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides globally.

About the role

May Mobility is seeking a Lead, Safety Assurance to serve as the company's primary authority on autonomous vehicle safety compliance. Reporting to the Legal team and supporting the engineering safety team, this senior subject matter expert role operates independently to provide an objective, compliance-anchored perspective on May Mobility's safety posture. This role leads regulatory engagement on safety matters end-to-end—from monitoring emerging federal and state requirements to managing NHTSA correspondence, reviewing SGO incident narratives, and maintaining compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review, quality-assure, and approve SGO incident narratives prior to submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate framing.
• Monitor NHTSA and state enforcement trends, proposed rulemakings, safety guidance, and regulatory developments; proactively surface implications to Safety and Legal leadership.
• Support responses to NHTSA investigations or enforcement actions, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor federal and state AV regulatory requirements and assess alignment with May Mobility’s internal safety policies, identifying gaps where internal standards fall short of the regulatory floor.
• Support development of internal safety benchmarks, including review of the company Safety Management System (SMS) calibrated against applicable federal standards, such as FMVSS, NHTSA frameworks, SAE standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in enterprise risk management activities with a regulatory consequence lens, assessing whether identified operational risks carry regulatory implications.
• Track emerging ADS-related guidance, enforcement trends, and state-level rulemakings; maintain a current regulatory landscape view for leadership.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive library of compliance documentation, including regulatory context summaries, gap analyses, submission records, and background materials.
• Prepare and review safety-relevant regulatory submissions and correspondence, ensuring accuracy of safety content and appropriate routing through Legal prior to submission.
• Prepare supporting documentation for regulatory engagements where safety posture is relevant, including materials for meetings with state DOTs, federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Advise on passenger and public safety best practices informed by federal standards, NTSB findings, and industry precedent; support their operationalization within May Mobility’s safety programs.
• Provide regulatory compliance perspective to Safety leadership on safety case development, incident response, and operational risk decisions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on regulatory strategy, submission review, and government engagement as needed.
• Brief executive and Legal leadership on regulatory developments, compliance status, and recommended response actions.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at NHTSA’s Office of Automation Safety, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, or equivalent federal safety office.
• Background in crash reconstruction, forensic engineering, or ADS safety case evaluation.
• Experience briefing senior leadership or executive teams on incident trends and regulatory strategy.
• Graduate degree in mechanical engineering, safety engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams to manage safety-critical issues.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions, including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use.
• Minimal travel required (1%-10%).

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$140,000—$200,000 USD per year