Autonomy Systems Engineer
Textron
Autonomy Systems Engineer
Textron
Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing
About Us
Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.
At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.
We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for an Autonomy Systems Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.
About the Role
As an Autonomy Systems Engineer, you will develop and integrate the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. This role focuses on vehicle-level system integration, safety-critical architecture, and embedded implementation, supporting the transition from prototype systems to production-ready autonomous platforms.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to\:
About Us
Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.
At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.
We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for an Autonomy Systems Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.
About the Role
As an Autonomy Systems Engineer, you will develop and integrate the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. This role focuses on vehicle-level system integration, safety-critical architecture, and embedded implementation, supporting the transition from prototype systems to production-ready autonomous platforms.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to\:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
A minimum of two years’ experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, or similar roles.
Required Skills\:
Strong understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100);
Experience with embedded systems and real-time control;
Knowledge of sensor systems and vehicle interfaces (CAN);
Hands-on experience with system testing and validation;
Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills\:
ROS2 and robotics software stacks;
Sensor fusion and perception systems;
Safety-rated controllers / safety PLCs;
Off-highway or automotive systems experience.
What we Offer
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
A minimum of two years’ experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, or similar roles.
Required Skills\:
Strong understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100);
Experience with embedded systems and real-time control;
Knowledge of sensor systems and vehicle interfaces (CAN);
Hands-on experience with system testing and validation;
Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills\:
ROS2 and robotics software stacks;
Sensor fusion and perception systems;
Safety-rated controllers / safety PLCs;
Off-highway or automotive systems experience.
What we Offer
Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.
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