Autonomy Validation Engineer – Turf Robotics

Textron Inc.; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with every other Fr

30 days annual leave

Competitive pay

Enhanced Company pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Program

Textron University access

Eye care scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Onsite golf course and football pitch

Winter flu vaccination voucher

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer in Ipswich to validate autonomous mower systems in real-world environments. You will plan vehicle-level tests, support autonomy software integration, and develop validation criteria for safe, reliable field-ready performance.

The role requires five years’ experience in robotics/automotive validation, hands-on vehicle/system work, and strong data analysis. A collaborative team environment and clear documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
• Minimum five years’ experience in systems testing and validation (automotive, robotics), or similar roles.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills; self-motivated with defined objectives.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle or robotic systems and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute vehicle-level testing and validation (localisation, planning, perception, control).
• Support integration and commissioning of autonomy software on vehicles.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and validation criteria.
• Conduct field testing at test sites and golf courses; analyse data to identify performance gaps and system issues.
• Produce test reports and validation documentation.

Skills

Test methodologies

Vehicle systems

Data analysis

Hardware integration

Documentation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ROS2

CAN bus

GPS/RTK

LiDAR

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer in Ipswich to validate autonomous mower systems in real-world environments. You will plan vehicle-level tests, support autonomy software integration, and develop validation criteria for safe, reliable field-ready performance.

The role requires five years’ experience in robotics/automotive validation, hands-on vehicle/system work, and strong data analysis. A collaborative team environment and clear documentation are essential.