Autonomy Systems Engineer: Embedded Vehicle Autonomy

Textron, Inc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday off every other week

30 days annual leave

Competitive pay, reviewed annually

Enhanced Company pension

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Textron University training platform

Eye care scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Onsite golf course & football pitch

Winter flu vaccination voucher

Job summary

Textron, Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Systems Engineer in Ipswich to develop and integrate the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. You will lead vehicle-level integration across perception, localisation, planning and control, and design safety controllers for production-ready platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, with hands-on testing and sensor integration using CAN interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
• Two years' experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Functional safety ISO 13849 / ISO 1210

Embedded systems & real-time control

Sensor systems & CAN interfaces

System testing & validation

Self-motivated, autonomous work

Attention to detail & problem solving

ROS2 / robotics stacks

Sensor fusion & perception

Safety-rated controllers / PLCs

Automotive/off-highway experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/EE/Robotics or equivalent)

Job description

Textron, Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Systems Engineer in Ipswich to develop and integrate the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. You will lead vehicle-level integration across perception, localisation, planning and control, and design safety controllers for production-ready platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, with hands-on testing and sensor integration using CAN interfaces.