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, professional 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 ***** / ISO *****);
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 (Queensland)
🏢 Textron
📍 Queensland