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 n
- Strong understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100);
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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-motivating 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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First Shift

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📌 Autonomy Systems Engineer (Ipswich)
🏢 Textron
📍 Ipswich