Autonomy Systems Engineer

Textron; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with every other Fri

30 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training platform access

Eye care scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Onsite golf course

Flu vaccination voucher

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking an Autonomy Systems Engineer in Ipswich to lead integration of the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. You will focus on vehicle-level integration, safety-critical architecture, and embedded implementation from prototype to production-ready platforms.

Responsibilities include integrating perception, localisation, planning, and control on vehicle platforms, plus sensor integration and field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, robotics/mechatronics or similar.
• Minimum 2 years' autonomous or robotic systems integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100).
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time control.
• Knowledge of sensor systems and CAN interfaces.
• Hands-on system testing and validation experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: ROS2, sensor fusion, safety-rated controllers / PLCs, off-highway/automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of the autonomy stack onto vehicle platforms.
• Design and implement safety controllers and safe stop features.
• Develop embedded software and vehicle interfaces (CAN, drive-by-wire).
• Define and deliver sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS/IMU).
• Execute vehicle-level testing and field trials.
• Support functional safety activities (HARA, safety case, certification readiness).

Skills

Functional safety

Embedded systems

Sensor interfaces (CAN)

System testing

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

ROS2

Off-highway/ automotive

Sensor fusion

Safety PLCs

Education

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

Tools

CAN bus

Job description

Autonomy Systems Engineer

Description

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:

• Lead integration of the autonomy stack (perception, localisation, planning, control) onto vehicle platforms;

• Design and implement safety systems, including safety controllers and safe stop functionality;

• Develop and integrate embedded software and vehicle control interfaces (CAN, drive-by-wire);

• Define and deliver sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS/IMU);

• Execute vehicle-level testing and validation, including field trials;

• Support functional safety activities (HARA, safety case, certification readiness);

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;

• 30 days annual leave;

• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;

• Enhanced Company pension;

• Life assurance of four times your annual salary;

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;

• Access to Textron University's self-service training platform;

• Eye care scheme;

• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;

• Onsite golf course and football pitch;

• Winter flu vaccination voucher.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: GB-Ipswich
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/10/2026, 5:48:09 AM
Job Number: 344267