Autonomy Systems Engineer at Kautex Textron in GB-Ipswich

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.

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.

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead integration of the autonomy stack (perception, localisation, planning, control) onto vehicle platforms;
• Design and implement safety systems, including safety controllers and safe stop functionality;
• Develop and integrate embedded software and vehicle control interfaces (CAN, drive-by-wire);
• Define and deliver sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS/IMU);
• Execute vehicle-level testing and validation, including field trials;
• Support functional safety activities (HARA, safety case, certification readiness);
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration, or similar roles.

• Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849 / ISO 12100);

  • Experience with embedded systems and real-time control;

  • Knowledge of sensor systems and vehicle interfaces (CAN);

  • Hands-on experience with system testing and validation;

  • Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;

  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Desirable Skills:

  • ROS2 and robotics software stacks;

  • Sensor fusion and perception systems;

  • Safety-rated controllers / safety PLCs;

  • Off-highway or automotive systems experience.

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.