Autonomy Robotics Engineer – Localisation & Path Planning

Textron Inc.; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fridays off

30 days leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Textron University

Eye care

Perks at Work discounts

Onsite golf course

Vaccination voucher

Descripción de la vacante

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Robotics Engineer in Ipswich to develop and optimise core autonomy algorithms for Jacobsen vehicles, focusing on localisation, navigation and motion planning for production-ready autonomous capability.

The role requires 5+ years in robotics or related fields, strong C++/Python skills, ROS/ROS2 experience, and hands-on work with sensor fusion and real-time systems, with a collaborative opportunity across test and validation teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in robotics, autonomy, or control systems, or similar roles.
• Experience with localisation, navigation, and motion planning algorithms.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of sensor fusion techniques.
• Experience with real-time systems and algorithm optimization.
• Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and improve localisation algorithms, including sensor fusion (RTK GPS, IMU, LiDAR, camera) and fallback strategies.
• Design and implement navigation and path planning algorithms, including coverage planning and route optimization.
• Develop and optimise motion planning and trajectory generation, improving turn performance, smoothness, and transitions.
• Implement and tune algorithms such as A, Hybrid A, DWA, MPC, or similar.
• Integrate algorithms into the autonomy stack (ROS2 or equivalent).
• Work with Test & Validation teams to analyse field data, debug issues, and improve system performance.
• Support development and validation using simulation and digital twin environments.
• Other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Localization

Motion planning

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Sensor fusion

Real-time systems

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar

Herramientas

ROS/ROS2

Descripción del empleo

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Robotics Engineer in Ipswich to develop and optimise core autonomy algorithms for Jacobsen vehicles, focusing on localisation, navigation and motion planning for production-ready autonomous capability.

The role requires 5+ years in robotics or related fields, strong C++/Python skills, ROS/ROS2 experience, and hands-on work with sensor fusion and real-time systems, with a collaborative opportunity across test and validation teams.