Austin Dillow
About Austin Dillow
Austin Dillow serves as the Lead Field Autonomy Engineer at May Mobility, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in mechanical design engineering with a focus on robotics, supported by his education at Johns Hopkins University and experience in various engineering roles.
Current Role at May Mobility
Austin Dillow serves as the Lead Field Autonomy Engineer at May Mobility, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's autonomous vehicle technologies. His work involves overseeing field autonomy projects and ensuring the integration of mechanical design and robotics into operational systems. Dillow's expertise contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the autonomous mobility sector.
Previous Experience at May Mobility
Prior to his current role, Austin Dillow worked at May Mobility as a Field Autonomy Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Field Autonomy Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the functionality and safety of autonomous vehicles. His experience at May Mobility has provided him with a solid foundation in field autonomy engineering.
Education and Expertise in Robotics
Austin Dillow studied at the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Robotics from 2015 to 2019. He also attended St. Mary's College of Maryland, studying Physics from 2013 to 2015, and the College of Southern Maryland, where he obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from 2010 to 2013. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of mechanical design engineering and robotics.
Internships and Early Career
Austin Dillow gained early experience as a Mechatronics Engineer Intern at Ghost Robotics in 2018, where he worked for two months in Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, he served as a Mechanical Engineer at XStream Inc for three months in 2017 in Burlingame, California. These roles provided him with practical skills and insights into the engineering field, particularly in robotics and mechanical design.
Leadership Experience in Engineering
During his time at Johns Hopkins University, Austin Dillow was the Captain of the Baja SAE team from 2015 to 2019. In this leadership role, he led a subteam focused on design and engineering challenges in a competitive environment. This experience helped him develop strong leadership skills and fostered teamwork among peers in engineering projects.