Job Description
About Us
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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.
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About Us
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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.
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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.
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We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking for an Autonomy Systems Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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About The Role
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As an Autonomy Systems Engineer, you will develop and integrate the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles. This role focuses on vehicle-level system integration, safety-critical architecture, and embedded implementation, supporting the transition from prototype systems to production-ready autonomous platforms.
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Lead integration of the autonomy stack (perception, localisation, planning, control) onto vehicle platforms;
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Design and implement safety systems, including safety controllers and safe stop functionality;
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Develop and integrate embedded software and vehicle control interfaces (CAN, drive-by-wire);
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Define and deliver sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras,



GPS/IMU);
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Execute vehicle-level testing and validation, including field trials;
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Support functional safety activities (HARA, safety case, certification readiness);
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Other duties as required.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,
Robotics/Mechatronics
or similar.
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A minimum of two years' experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, or similar roles.
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Required Skills:n
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Strong understanding of functional safety (ISO ***** / ISO *****);
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Experience with embedded systems and real-time control;
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Knowledge of sensor systems and vehicle interfaces (CAN);
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Hands-on experience with system testing and validation;
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Self-inspiring and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
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Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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Desirable Skills:n
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ROS2 and robotics software stacks;
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Sensor fusion and perception systems;
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Safety-rated controllers / safety PLCs;
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Off-highway or automotive systems experience.
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What We Offer
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Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;
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30 days annual leave;
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Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
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Enhanced Company pension;
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Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
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Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
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Access to Textron University's self-service training platform;
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Eye care scheme;
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Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
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Onsite golf course and football pitch;
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Winter flu vaccination voucher.
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Primary Location
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GB-Ipswich
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Schedule
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Full-time
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Job Level
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Individual Contributor
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Job Type
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Standard
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Shift
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First Shift
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📌 Autonomy Systems Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Textron
📍 Queensland