[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Augusta, GA # Autonomous Systems Engineer Augusta, GA Operations Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted August 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/368DAF56AB714A1788B8CDA7A142DADA/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Autonomous Systems Engineer ## Job description Autonomous Systems Engineer ### Description Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc\. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf\-care equipment, and ground support equipment\. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands\. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves\. ### 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\. ### 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\. ### AI Readiness Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\. ### EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. ### Recruiting Company Textron Specialized Vehicles ### Primary Location US-Georgia-Augusta ### Job Function Engineering ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Individual Contributor ### Job Type Standard ### Shift First Shift ### Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time ### Job Posting 08/21/2026, 7:28:22 AM ### Job Number 344419 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: Augusta, GA[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/368DAF56AB714A1788B8CDA7A142DADA/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Electrical Engineer 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/0572942d0266f2e865ee/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Electrical Engineer Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/4c84a4c886a22d7f01e0/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Industrial Engineer Intern - Cartersville GA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/7e510398a5de5cff9278/) Augusta, GA ### [2027 Inventory Operations Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/978397d87f96efa1a040/) Augusta, GA ### [Autonomy Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/b4364df54786ab3ed37e/) Augusta, GA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineering Intern - Autonomous Maritime Platforms](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/41d2e6de8f6acdc89e56/) General Dynamics · Quincy, MA, US ### [Senior Software Systems Engineer, Autonomous Systems Validation Confidence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-motors/jobs/e996338d3b04d6a22cf3/) General Motors · Sunnyvale, California, United States of America ### [Senior Autonomous Perception Engineer (Sensor Fusion & Calibration)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/8df18eca081165b51c52/) Hitachi · Farmington Hills, MI, United States ### [Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/322c5aabc55551050e03/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · Arlington, VA ### [Autonomous Systems Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/be36618085bf1cb0dcff/) Leidos · Lynnwood, WA [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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