Company Overview:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two ex-Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.
With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.
Position Overview:
Allen Control Systems is seeking a highly skilled Quality Inspector to support the inspection, testing, and quality analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to upholding excellence in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Do:
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of machined parts and assemblies using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
- Verify conformance to engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
- Document inspection results, identify non-conformances, and initiate quarantine procedures for defective items while notifying relevant teams.
- Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support supplier quality audits to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
- Maintain inspection equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting to guarantee measurement accuracy.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, track trends, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Generate reports on quality metrics, such as defect rates and yield, using basic data analysis tools.
What You'll Need:
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering field.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or assembly setting.
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools and reading technical drawings/blueprints.
- Basic understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001 and statistical process control (SPC).
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work independently or in a team.
- Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) from ASQ or similar.
- Experience with CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS) or automated inspection systems.
- Familiarity with non-conformance reporting (NCR), material review boards (MRB), and corrective action processes (CAR).
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
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality inspection within manufacturing or assembly
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and reading technical drawings/blueprints
- Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS) or automated inspection systems
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and dimensional inspection practices
- Basic understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and statistical process control (SPC)
- Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) from ASQ or similar
- Familiarity with non-conformance reporting (NCR), material review boards (MRB), and corrective action processes (CAR)
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work independently or in a team
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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