Autonomous Systems Engineer: Field Testing & ROS2

Textron; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Augusta, GA is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to advance localization, planning, and control for autonomous vehicles. You will contribute to sensor fusion, navigation, and decision making across robotics platforms.

The role focuses on ROS2-based software, embedded performance optimization, and real-world validation with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s in EE or Software, plus 2 years of relevant experience, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field required.
• At least 2 years of relevant autonomous systems experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and ROS2 is required; NAV2 experience preferred.

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 embedded computer performance, latency, and resource utilization.
• 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.

Skills

Autonomy stacks NAV2

Sensor fusion

ROS2

Embedded systems debugging

Python/C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

CAN bus

Gazebo / Isaac Sim

RTK GPS

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. in Augusta, GA is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to advance localization, planning, and control for autonomous vehicles. You will contribute to sensor fusion, navigation, and decision making across robotics platforms.

The role focuses on ROS2-based software, embedded performance optimization, and real-world validation with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s in EE or Software, plus 2 years of relevant experience, is required.