Autonomy Test & Validation Engineer

Textron Inc.; Augusta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Test & Validation Engineer to develop scenario-based validation strategies for autonomous systems, validate performance within ODDS, and generate structured datasets to drive ML improvements.

The role demands a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python or C, with travel to field deployments and KPI validation as a key component.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in vehicle testing, robotics validation, or autonomous systems.
• Strong understanding of sensors (LiDAR, camera, GPS, IMU) and vehicle dynamics and control.
• Ability to design structured test plans and analyse complex system performance.
• Experience with data logging, telemetry capture, and analysis tools.
• Hands-on, field-based debugging mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop scenario-based validation strategies for nominal, degraded, and edge-case conditions.
• Verify autonomous system performance within defined ODDS and measure KPI’s.
• Execute safety validation activities and support hazard analysis.
• Support integration, commissioning, and validation of autonomous vehicles during prototypes.
• Capture structured datasets for ML model improvements.
• Perform root-cause investigations across perception, localization, planning, and controls.
• Provide validation reports and insights to accelerate development.
• Develop best practices and testing protocols for safe autonomous vehicle testing.
• Collaborate with the development team to troubleshoot in real-time during field testing.

Kenntnisse

Vehicle testing

Robotics validation

Autonomous systems

Sensor knowledge

Test plan design

Data logging

Telemetry analysis

Field debugging

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

C

ROS2

Isaac Sim

Telemetry tools

Jobbeschreibung

Autonomy Test & Validation Engineer

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 scenario-based validation strategies covering nominal, degraded, and edge-case operating conditions.
• Verify autonomous system performance within defined Operational Design Domains (ODDs) while measuring system-level KPI’s.
• Execute safety validation activities and support hazard analysis and risk assessment activities.
• Support integration, commissioning, and validation of autonomous vehicles during prototype builds and field deployments.
• Capture high-quality structured datasets for continuous ML model improvements.
• Perform root-cause investigations across perception, localization, planning, and controls subsystems.
• Provide clear validation reports and insights to accelerate development.
• Develop best practices and protocols to ensure safe, valuable testing for autonomous vehicles.
• Work with technical development team to solve and troubleshoot problems in real-time during field testing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or other related field required.
• Years of Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Software Knowledge: Python, C , or similar programming languages required.

Additional Requirements:

• Required Skills: Experience in vehicle testing, robotics validation, or autonomous systems. Strong understanding of sensors (LiDAR, camera, GPS, IMU) and vehicle dynamics and control behaviour. Ability to design structured test plans and analyse complex system performance. Experience with data logging, telemetry capture, and analysis tools. Hands-on, field-based debugging mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Skills: ROS2 systems and autonomy stacks. Autonomous navigation and control concepts. AI/ML systems in real-world environments. Simulation tools (Isaac Sim or similar). Basic scripting (Python) for data analysis and automation.

Travel Requirements

• ~40% travel required to support field testing, KPI validation, safety testing, data collection, pilot deployments, and customer acceptance activities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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

Primary Location:

US-Georgia-Augusta

Job Function:

Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

First Shift

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Job Posting:

09/04/2026, 2:39:47 PM

Job Number:

344421