Company Overview:
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 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 and manufacturing challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for skilled professionals.
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 have a real-world impact.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Manufacturing Recruiter to support full-cycle recruiting for high-volume manufacturing and technical operations roles. This position focuses on sourcing and hiring candidates such as manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, planners, and other manufacturing professionals to support our fast-paced, high-growth production environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and operations roles, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, production planners, and other manufacturing support positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, production timelines, and team needs.
- Source candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, recruiting agencies, and networking events.
- Screen candidates for technical competency, experience in manufacturing environments, and cultural fit.
- Facilitate the interview, offer, and onboarding process to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Maintain accurate and compliant records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Track recruiting metrics to optimize sourcing strategies and meet high-volume hiring targets.
- Represent ACS at career fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to attract top manufacturing talent.
What You’ll Need:
- 3–8 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations roles.
- Proven success in high-volume recruiting environments.
- Experience recruiting for roles such as manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, planners, or other production-related positions.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Greenhouse.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Startup experience is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 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
- 3-8 years recruiting experience focused on manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations
- Proven success in high-volume recruiting environments
- Experience recruiting manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, production planners, or similar production roles
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Greenhouse
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Startup experience
- Maintain accurate and compliant ATS records and track recruiting metrics
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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