Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with an Electrical Focus to serve as the bridge between our complex electrical designs and a high-quality production floor. You will own the processes, standards, tooling, and troubleshooting that ensure every ACS system is wired correctly, tested thoroughly, and built to perform in the field. We welcome candidates at all experience levels.
This is an onsite position. You will initially work from the current facility in Austin and will transition to our new Pflugerville, TX location upon completion of the facility move, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026.
What You’ll Do
Own the end-to-end cable and harness assembly process, defining how we cut, strip, crimp, and label wiring to ensure every system leaves the floor correctly built and documented.
Serve as the floor expert for electrical quality, ensuring the team meets IPC-A-620 standards for cable and harness assembly and IPC-A-610 standards for PCBA handling and installation.
Lead troubleshooting on intermittent electrical faults and wiring anomalies, digging into harnesses and connectors to identify and resolve root causes.
Design and set up go/no-go test stations to verify that every harness and electrical sub-assembly is functional before reaching the main production line.
Manage electrical assembly equipment, including crimp presses, wire processors, and continuity testers, ensuring tools are calibrated and technicians are set up to succeed.
Improve electronics integration by ensuring PCBAs are mounted securely, connectors are accessible, and wiring is routed and protected against wear and environmental stress.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience, should have hands-on experience with electronics, robotics, or hardware through internships, coursework, or personal projects. Mid-to-senior candidates (5+ years) should bring experience setting up harness production lines, creating formal test procedures, or managing high-reliability electrical assemblies.
Solid understanding of wire gauges, connector types, and crimping techniques; familiarity with IPC-A-620 is a strong plus.
Familiarity with PCBA handling and quality verification based on IPC-A-610 standards.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills using multimeters and continuity testers to diagnose shorts, opens, and high-resistance connections.
Strong communication skills; comfortable working closely with technicians to improve assembly methods and providing clear feedback to the design team when changes are needed.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, and 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related technical field
- 2+ years hands-on experience with electronics, robotics, or hardware (internships, coursework, or personal projects acceptable)
- Solid understanding of wire gauges, connector types, and crimping techniques
- Familiarity with PCBA handling and quality verification based on IPC-A-610 standards
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills using multimeters and continuity testers to diagnose shorts, opens, and high-resistance connections
- Strong communication skills; able to work closely with technicians and provide feedback to design team
- Familiarity with IPC-A-620 (cable and harness assembly) standards
- Experience setting up harness production lines, creating formal test procedures, or managing high-reliability electrical assemblies
- Onsite work in Austin with transition to Pflugerville, TX (on-site required)
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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