Controls engineer Work, Jobs in Ipswich (with Salaries)

Robotics Engineer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
20h
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Senior Quality Engineer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Engineering
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- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
PSV Engineer (Essex)
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Autonomy Systems Engineer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
20h
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7d
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- Full-time
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14d
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Section Engineer
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- Full-time
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Senior Quality Engineer
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Hybrid work
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Principal Engineer/Project Manager (Operational Technology)
Sweco —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Project Manager - Engineering and Fabrication
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- Business development
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12d
Test and Validation Engineer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
20h
Electronics Support Engineer
AMOT —Bury St. Edmunds
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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Robotics Engineer

Textron Specialized Vehicles -
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
20 hours ago

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Performance tuning
Computer Science
Route planning
Bachelor's degree
Machine learning
Electrical Engineering

Full job description

Robotics 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 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar.
A minimum of five years’ experience in robotics, autonomy, or control systems, or similar roles.
Required Skills:
Experience with localisation, navigation, and motion planning algorithms;
Proficiency in C and/or Python;
Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar frameworks;
Understanding of sensor fusion techniques;
ExperienCe with real-time systems and algorithm optimization;
Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with outdoor or off-road autonomous systems;
Knowledge of RTK GPS, IMU integration, and LiDAR-based localisation;
Familiarity with coverage planning and path optimisation problems;
Experience with simulation tools (e.g. Isaac Sim, Gazebo);
Exposure to AI/ML approaches in perception or planning.

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.

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: 08/10/2026, 6:49:15 PM

Job Number: 344271

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