Autonomous Systems Engineer: Field-Ready Navigation & ROS2

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

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles, a global leader in golf cars and ground support equipment, seeks an Autonomous Systems Engineer to advance localization and navigation for autonomous platforms in diverse environments. You will work on sensor fusion, control algorithms, and embedded systems across multiple brands.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Software Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ and ROS2 architecture required.
• Hands-on experience with real-time embedded or robotic systems.
• Experience with sensor fusion and autonomous navigation components.

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 resource utilization on embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface specs, and validation plans.
• Integrate autonomous hardware and software with vehicle electrical, controls, and sensor systems.
• Ensure reliable operation in real-world field conditions and support field testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to define features and product requirements.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS2

NAV2

Sensor fusion

Education

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

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles, a global leader in golf cars and ground support equipment, seeks an Autonomous Systems Engineer to advance localization and navigation for autonomous platforms in diverse environments. You will work on sensor fusion, control algorithms, and embedded systems across multiple brands.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Software Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS2.