As a Test and Validation Engineer, you validate autonomous mower systems in real-world environments, focusing on vehicle-level testing, system validation, and safety verification. You will work with autonomy software on vehicles, contribute to test plans, and document results to ensure field readiness. The role supports cross-functional engineering teams to identify performance gaps and drive robust solutions. This position offers hands-on field testing, a chance to influence autonomy performance, and a pathway to shape safe, reliable turf-care technology.
Pay / Benefits
Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off
30 days annual leave
Enhanced Company pension
Life assurance of four times your annual salary
Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Onsite golf course and football pitch
Responsibilities
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
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics or similar
Minimum of five years’ experience in systems testing and validation (automotive, robotics) or similar roles
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
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