Textron

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Textron$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field required.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in related roles.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python and C++; experience with ROS2 architecture is necessary.
  • Knowledge of autonomy stacks like NAV2 and experience with real-time embedded or robotic systems.
  • Strong hands-on debugging and tuning skills in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain vehicle localization architecture using GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, and sensor fusion.
  • Create algorithms for behavior planning, motion planning, and vehicle control for autonomous navigation.
  • Optimize computational performance and resource usage on embedded systems.
  • Develop system requirements, interface specifications, and validation plans.
  • Integrate hardware and software with vehicle controls and sensor systems.
  • Ensure system reliability in real-world conditions and support field testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features and requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for travel (20%-30%) to field test locations.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomy and robotics technologies.
  • Involvement in shaping future vehicle technologies and their applications.
  • Support for continuous learning and development in the field of robotics and autonomy.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain vehicle localization architecture utilizing GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, visual localization, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion techniques.
  • Develop behavior planning, motion planning, and vehicle control algorithms for autonomous navigation.
  • Optimize computational performance, latency, and resource utilization on embedded computer platforms.
  • Develop and maintain system requirements, interface specifications, and validation plans.
  • Integrate autonomous hardware and software with vehicle electrical, controls, and sensor systems.
  • Ensure the system performs reliably in real-world field conditions and support field testing and debugging.
  • Work with cross functional leads such as product strategy to help define features and product requirements.


  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related field required.
  • Years of Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Software Knowledge: Python, C++, or similar programming language required; ROS2 architecture required.


Additional Requirements:

  • Required Skills: Autonomy stacks such as NAV2. Understand sensor fusion (GPS, IMU, LiDAR, camera). Experience working with real-time embedded or robotic systems. Hands-on debugging and tuning in real-world environments.
  • Preferred Skills: ROS2 (C++/Python) and robotics system integration. Navigation algorithms (A*, DWA, Pure Pursuit, MPC). RTK GPS integration and localization techniques. Vehicle control systems (CAN, drive-by-wire). Simulation integration (Isaac Sim / Gazebo).
  • Travel Requirements:
    ~20%-30% travel required to field test locations to support vehicle integration, autonomy tuning, performance validation, troubleshooting, and customer pilot deployments.
  • Valid driver's license required.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems.

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33,000 employees
Market Cap
$14.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$309 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$11.6 billion
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