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Textron · Ipswich, GBR

# Test and Validation Engineer

Ipswich, GBR Operations 

Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/44A987F106024479A10C2942770D76B7/job/)

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## Job description

Test and Validation Engineer Description

### 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\.

### Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar\.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in systems testing and validation \(automotive, robotics\), or similar roles\.

### Required Skills
- Strong understanding of test methodologies;
- Hands\-on experience with vehicle or robotic systems;
- Ability to analyse data and diagnose system issues;
- Experience in hardware/software integration environments;
- Strong documentation and reporting skills;
- Self\-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
- Excellent attention to detail and problem\-solving skills\.

### Desirable Skills
- Autonomous systems / ROS2 experience;
- Sensor systems \(LiDAR, GPS/RTK, cameras, radar\); - CAN bus and vehicle systems;
- Functional safety validation \(ISO 13849 / ISO 12100\);
- Data logging and telemetry tools\. What we Offer
- Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off; + 30 days annual leave;
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
- 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;
- Eye care scheme;
- Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
- Onsite golf course and football pitch;
- Winter flu vaccination voucher\.

### 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\.

### Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

### Primary Location

GB-Ipswich

### Job Function

Engineering

### Schedule

Full-time

### Job Level

Individual Contributor

### Job Type

Experienced

### Shift

First Shift

### Job Posting

10/27/2026, 7:56:53 AM

### Job Number

345903

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Ipswich, GBR[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/44A987F106024479A10C2942770D76B7/job/)

## Hiring at Textron
- Open jobs: 632
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