Robotics Engineer

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 a Robotics Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.

About the Role

As a Robotics Engineer, you will develop and optimise the core autonomy algorithms for Jacobsen vehicles, with a focus on localisation, navigation and motion planning. This role focuses on algorithm development, system performance and real-world behaviour, supporting the transition from prototype systems to field-ready, production-ready autonomous capability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and improve localisation algorithms, including sensor fusion (RTK GPS, IMU, LiDAR, camera) and fallback strategies;
• Design and implement navigation and path planning algorithms, including coverage planning and route optimization;
• Develop and optimise motion planning and trajectory generation, improving turn performance, smoothness, and transitions;
• Implement and tune algorithms such as A, Hybrid A, DWA, MPC, or similar;
• Integrate algorithms into the autonomy stack (ROS2 or equivalent);
• Work with Test & Validation teams to analyse field data, debug issues, and improve system performance;
• Support development and validation using simulation and digital twin environments;
• Other duties as required.