Autonomy Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will lead the integration of the onboard autonomy stack on Jacobsen vehicles, bridging prototype development to production-ready autonomous platforms. You’ll work on vehicle-level systems, safety-critical architecture, and embedded implementation to deliver reliable autonomous irrigation and turf-care solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate sensor suites and control interfaces in real-world field trials, contributing to safe and efficient autonomous performance.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Enhanced Company pension
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform
• Eye care scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of 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

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar
• Minimum of two years’ experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration
• 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

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Self-motivation
• ROS2 and robotics software stacks
• Sensor fusion and perception systems
• Safety-rated controllers / safety PLCs

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