Autonomy Systems Engineer

In this role you will lead the integration of the onboard autonomy stack for Jacobsen vehicles, enabling production-ready autonomous platforms. You’ll work within a cross-functional team to deliver safe, vehicle-level autonomy capabilities and ensure robust testing and validation. You will shape sensor and perception, localization, planning and control integration, with a focus on safety-critical architecture. This is a hands-on position at the intersection of robotics, software, and vehicle systems. You’ll join a mission-driven company that champions high-quality, environmentally conscious turf equipment.

• Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off
• 30 days annual leave
• 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

• 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
• Minimum of two years’ experience in autonomous or robotic systems integration or equivalent roles
• 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 with ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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