Company Overview
ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments.
Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community.
Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security.
ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com.
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Location: Austin, TX (on-site)
Duration: Summer 2027 (~10-12 wks)
Pay: Paid internship
What You Could Work On:
● Electrical, Software, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Supply chain interests.
Software that connects sensors, computer vision models, and control systems into a working autonomous weapon system
● Real-time systems where latency and reliability actually matter — not just a nice-to-have
● Tools and interfaces engineers and operators use every day, from embedded Linux applications to internal tooling
● Full-stack or backend projects supporting engineering, manufacturing, or field operations
What We're Looking For:
● Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
● Coursework or project experience in one or more of C++, Python, Kotlin, or Java
● Curiosity about real-time, embedded, or systems-level software — you don't need to be an expert yet
● A builder's mindset: you'd rather ship something and iterate than wait for a perfect spec
Why ACS:
● Direct impact: your work ships on hardware being fielded to protect real people — not stuck in a slide deck.
● Real ownership: no red tape. You'll work directly with the engineers building Bullfrog, from day one.
● Small team, big scope: at a startup this size, interns take on real problems, not busywork.
● Mentorship from engineers who've designed and fielded real defense systems.
What We Offer:
● Competitive pay
● ACS Equity Package
● Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
● Paid Time Off
Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Coursework or project experience with one or more of C++, Python, Kotlin, or Java
- Curiosity about real-time, embedded, or systems-level software
- Builder's mindset with willingness to ship, iterate, and work from imperfect specifications
Allen Control Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are consistently listed as employer‑provided across current role descriptions, indicating a solid core healthcare offering. This aligns with the startup‑standard package the company advertises.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is explicitly advertised alongside core health benefits in multiple postings. While accrual details aren’t shown publicly, its consistent inclusion signals baseline time‑off coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An “ACS Equity Package” is repeatedly called out in job descriptions, suggesting equity grants are a standard component of total compensation. Visibility of equity across roles points to broad access to ownership upside, with specifics to be confirmed.
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What We Do
Allen Control Systems is a defense technology company for a new era of drone warfare and to completely change battlefield economics. ACS is developing counter-drone robotic gun systems targeted at neutralizing attacking drone swarms, drones that are pre-programmed with AI, and drones that are non-jammable. ACS was created to lower the cost per kill of a drone to a few dollars. We do this by combining cutting-edge hardware and software that allows us to point an inexpensive gun that already exists in the field more accurately than anyone ever has before. ACS is a remote organization, with our HQ in Austin, Texas, and an office in Alexandria, Va. If you're passionate about our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
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