Autonomous Systems Engineer

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Augusta, GA is seeking an engineer to develop localization, navigation, and control for autonomous vehicles. You will work on GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, IMU, and sensor fusion to enable robust autonomous operation.

You will implement behavior planning, motion planning, and vehicle control, optimize embedded performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features and requirements, while supporting field testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ with ROS2 experience.
• Experience with autonomous navigation and field testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle localization architecture using GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, visual localization, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion.
• Develop behavior planning, motion planning, and vehicle control algorithms for autonomous navigation.
• Optimize computational performance, latency, and resources on embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface specifications, and validation plans.
• Integrate autonomous hardware and software with vehicle electrical, controls, and sensor systems.
• Support field testing and debugging to ensure reliability in real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to define features and product requirements.

Skills

NAV2 autonomy

Sensor fusion

Real-time robotics

Field debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

C++

ROS2

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle localization architecture utilizing GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, visual localization, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion techniques.
• Develop behavior planning, motion planning, and vehicle control algorithms for autonomous navigation.
• Optimize computational performance, latency, and resource utilization on embedded computer platforms.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface specifications, and validation plans.
• Integrate autonomous hardware and software with vehicle electrical, controls, and sensor systems.
• Ensure the system performs reliably in real-world field conditions and support field testing and debugging.
• Work with cross functional leads such as product strategy to help define features and product requirements.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Augusta

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

08/21/2026, 10:28:22 AM

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related field required.
• Years of Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Python, C++, or similar programming language required; ROS2 architecture required.

Additional Requirements

• Required Skills: Autonomy stacks such as NAV2. Understand sensor fusion (GPS, IMU, LiDAR, camera). Experience working with real-time embedded or robotic systems. Hands-on debugging and tuning in real-world environments.
• Preferred Skills: ROS2 (C++/Python) and robotics system integration. Navigation algorithms (A*, DWA, Pure Pursuit, MPC). RTK GPS integration and localization techniques. Vehicle control systems (CAN, drive-by-wire). Simulation integration (Isaac Sim / Gazebo).
• Travel Requirements: ~20%-30% travel required to field test locations to support vehicle integration, autonomy tuning, performance validation, troubleshooting, and customer pilot deployments.
• Valid driver’s license required.