Test and Validation 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 Test and Validation Engineer to join the Company in Ipswich, Suffolk.
About the Role
As a Test and Validation Engineer, you will validate autonomous mower systems in real-world environments. This role focuses on vehicle-level testing, system validation, and performance verification, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and field-ready.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to\:
- Plan and execute vehicle-level testing and validation (localisation, planning, perception, control);
- Support integration and commissioning of autonomy software on vehicles;
- Develop test plans, procedures, and validation criteria;
- Conduct field testing at test sites and golf courses;
- Analyse data to identify performance gaps and system issues;
- Support debugging and validation of fixes with engineering teams;
- Execute functional safety validation, including failure mode testing;
- Produce test reports and validation documentation;
- Other duties as required.