Jobs at Allen Control Systems

Lead simulation, prediction, and validation of structural performance in dynamic electromechanical defense systems. Perform linear and nonlinear FEA, transient dynamics, vibration, shock, fatigue, and structural analyses. Collaborate with designers, controls, and test engineers to improve product durability, manufacturability, cost, and performance. Correlate simulations with physical testing and produce rigorous technical reports. The role supports systems exposed to firing loads, recoil, impact, drops, transportation shock, and other extreme environments.

Receive, inspect, document, label, store, pick, pack, and ship materials in a manufacturing facility. Prepare production kits, maintain warehouse organization and inventory records, coordinate carrier pickups and material movement, communicate discrepancies, and follow safety, handling, security, and compliance procedures. Support procurement, production, logistics, and engineering teams while identifying process improvements.

Summer 2027 internship opportunities at a defense technology company developing autonomous robotic systems. Interns may work on software connecting sensors, computer vision, and control systems; real-time systems; embedded Linux applications; internal tools; or backend and full-stack projects. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, have coursework or projects using C++, Python, Kotlin, or Java, and demonstrate interest in embedded or systems-level software and a hands-on builder mindset.

Lead the supplier quality program across qualification, audits, performance management, corrective actions, and risk reduction. Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams during supplier development, new product introduction, production ramp, and first article inspections. Establish scorecards, quality standards, inspection strategies, and scalable processes aligned with AS9100 and ISO 9001. Resolve supplier nonconformances, drive root-cause analysis and SCAR closure, support audits, and mentor the growing supplier quality function.

Lead daily machine shop operations, including CNC and manual machining, staffing, scheduling, quality, safety, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement. Manage and develop machinists and programmers while coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams. Provide technical oversight of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, capacity planning, and troubleshooting. Drive Lean initiatives, production KPIs, corrective actions, and scalable processes for prototype and production machining.

Manage the full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable process, including invoice processing, three-way matching, GL and cost-center coding, vendor payments, reimbursements, reconciliations, accruals, aging reports, vendor maintenance, and audit support. Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries while supporting manufacturing procurement and month-end close. The role uses NetSuite, Ramp, Mercury, Rippling, and Excel in a fast-paced defense hardware startup.

Build and maintain manufacturing standard costs, BOMs, labor rates, overhead allocations, variance analysis, ERP costing modules, inventory valuation, and cost rollups. Support DCAA indirect cost rates, government contract pricing, month-end close, inventory reconciliation, WIP accounting, and manufacturing variance journals. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain during production ramp and provide cost insights for pricing and operational decisions.

Serves as the liaison between business stakeholders and IT for enterprise ERP systems in a defense manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include analyzing and improving processes, gathering requirements, configuring and testing ERP platforms, supporting integrations, troubleshooting issues, developing documentation and training, creating reports and dashboards, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and defense-industry regulations.

Drive U.S. Air Force growth by developing acquisition strategies, shaping requirements, identifying and capturing opportunities, and building customer relationships. Lead pursuits valued at $25 million or more, coordinate cross-functional capture teams, represent the company at industry events, and translate Air Force priorities into product requirements. The role requires deep Air Force acquisition expertise, defense business development experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Drive U.S. Army growth by developing acquisition and campaign strategies, shaping requirements, identifying opportunities, leading captures, and building relationships across Army modernization organizations. Own strategic pursuits through contract award, coordinate cross-functional pursuit teams, represent ACS at industry events, and translate customer feedback into product roadmap requirements. The role focuses on defense business development, Army acquisition, and transitioning autonomous counter-UAS capabilities from prototypes into programs of record.

Develop native Kotlin Android applications for real-time autonomous anti-drone weapon systems. Build Jetpack Compose interfaces for tablets and embedded devices, integrate REST APIs and WebSockets, optimize responsiveness and latency, support joystick input and targeting overlays, and collaborate with backend, product, and UX teams. Contribute to architecture, code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and performance improvements.

Coordinates field and in-office marketing operations, including events, trade shows, range demonstrations, promotional inventory, print collateral, vendor coordination, campaigns, marketing assets, welcome kits, and office or demo-space setup. The role represents ACS at customer- and government-facing events, supports cross-functional projects, and requires domestic travel, physical material handling, and occasional evening or weekend work.

Lead on-site facilities operations for a manufacturing facility, overseeing advanced maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, inspections, work orders, vendor coordination, and documentation. Support building systems including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing infrastructure. Direct junior technicians, operate forklifts, manage site readiness projects, and travel between sites or vendors as needed.

Develop real-time C++ firmware and electrical systems for autonomous defense applications. Design and review schematics, integrate microcontrollers with sensors and actuators, and build simulations, unit tests, system tests, SIL/HIL testing, and CI validation. Debug and optimize embedded software and electronics in laboratory and field environments, while documenting designs and ensuring reliable, military-grade performance.

Manage and streamline office operations for a North Austin manufacturing/defense startup. Implement systems, coordinate cross-functional needs (Finance, HR, Facilities, Manufacturing), support onboarding and relocation logistics, manage catering and events, oversee vendor and contractor relationships for office buildouts, and maintain secure workplace practices and accurate office administration.

Lead and streamline day-to-day office operations for the Mountain View facility: implement workflows, manage vendors, supplies, catering, and office buildouts; support onboarding and relocation logistics; coordinate with Finance, HR, Security, Facilities, and Manufacturing; maintain documentation, secure workplace practices, and logistics support in a shift-based manufacturing environment.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, CMake-based build systems, on-vehicle deployment tooling, software-in-the-loop simulation infrastructure, and cloud-backed flight log pipelines to support development and fielded aircraft.

Define and manage system-level requirements, verification plans, and tradeoffs for autonomous weapon platforms. Work cross-functionally to ensure integration, traceability, verification closure, and technical risk mitigation across hardware and software.

Design and validate robust mechanical systems for an autonomous defense turret. Perform FEA, modal, vibration, and thermal simulations to meet MIL-STD-810. Lead structural testing, integrate electromechanical components, support prototyping and manufacturing, and produce design documentation and test protocols while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Develop and optimize real-time computer vision and ML systems for detecting, tracking, and classifying drones on an autonomous gun turret. Implement resource-efficient models, integrate vision systems with hardware, and validate performance across diverse, challenging environments to harden prototypes to military-grade standards.