Autonomous Systems Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to design and implement localization, planning, and control for autonomous vehicles. You will work on GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, camera and IMU data integration, and optimize real-time performance on embedded platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Software Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with Python, C++, and ROS2 proficiency. Travel up to 20-30% for field testing is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ with ROS2 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle localization architecture using GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, visual localization, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion.
• Develop behavior and motion planning, and vehicle control algorithms for autonomous navigation.
• Optimize computational performance, latency, and resource utilization on embedded platforms.
• Integrate autonomous hardware and software with vehicle systems and validate in field conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features and product requirements.

Skills

Autonomy NAV2

Sensor fusion

Real-time embedded

Debugging in field

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

ROS2

CAN

Job description

Job Number:

Autonomous Systems Engineer (Job Number: 344419)

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.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiting Company Textron Specialized Vehicles