About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, skilled turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

About The Role

As a Test and Validation Engineer, you will validate autonomous mower systems in real-world environments. This role focuses on vehicle-level testing, system validation, and performance verification, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and field-ready.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Plan and execute vehicle-level testing and validation (localisation, planning, perception, control);
- Support integration and commissioning of autonomy software on vehicles;
- Develop test plans, procedures, and validation criteria;
- Conduct field testing at test sites and golf courses;
- Analyse data to identify performance gaps and system issues;
- Support debugging and validation of fixes with engineering teams;
- Execute functional safety validation, including failure mode testing;




- Produce test reports and validation documentation;
- Other duties as required.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in systems testing and validation (automotive, robotics), or similar roles.
- Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of test methodologies;
- Hands-on experience with vehicle or robotic systems;
- Ability to analyse data and diagnose system issues;
- Experience in hardware/software integration environments;
- Strong documentation and reporting skills;
- Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

- Desirable Skills:

- Autonomous systems / ROS2 experience;
- Sensor systems (LiDAR, GPS/RTK, cameras, radar);
- CAN bus and vehicle systems;
- Functional safety validation (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100);
- Data logging and telemetry tools.

What We Offer

- Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;
- 30 days annual leave;
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
- Enhanced Company pension;
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
- Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform;
- Eye care scheme;
- Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
- Onsite golf course and football pitch;
- Winter flu vaccination voucher.

Primary Location

GB-Ipswich

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/10/2026, 6:50:05 AM

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📌 Test and Validation Engineer (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Textron
📍 City of Ipswich