Allen Control Systems · 13 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing autonomous gun turrets that utilize advanced computer vision and control systems. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing motor control systems, collaborating with various engineering teams, and ensuring the performance of next-generation autonomous platforms.
National DefenseManufacturingRoboticsDronesMilitary
Responsibilities
Develop and refine motor control systems for high-precision actuation in real-time applications
Build simulation and testing tools in C++ or Python to validate control systems
Collaborate closely with embedded software engineers, hardware teams, and computer vision specialists to integrate control systems into our autonomous platforms
Analyze system dynamics and performance, and develop solutions for complex control challenges
Support system integration, tuning, and field testing of autonomous systems
Document control strategies, algorithms, and performance metrics
Stay current with advancements in control theory, robotics, and real-time systems
Qualification
Required
A strong passion for controls engineering and autonomous systems
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field
3+ years of experience in controls engineering with proven proficiency in Python
Experience developing flight control systems, motor control algorithms, or real-time motion control applications
Familiarity with control theory, PID tuning, state estimation, and feedback control loops
Knowledge of system identification methods and algorithms and robotics motion control strategies
Experience with simulation environments and test frameworks (Python-based preferred)
Understanding of real-time constraints and hardware-software integration challenges
Comfortable with Git, CI/CD workflows, and writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code
A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Experience with embedded systems programming C/C++
Familiarity with Python or MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation
Experience developing autonomous aerial or ground robotic platforms
Familiarity with sensor fusion, state estimation, and Kalman filtering
Familiarity with MIMO systems and adaptive and nonlinear control mechanisms
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments
Prior experience with ruggedized defense or aerospace systems
Benefits
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company
Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems is a robotics defense company that develops counter-drone technology for the U.S. and its allied forces.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$42MKey Investors
Craft Ventures
2025-03-27Series A· $30M
2024-04-18Seed· $12M
Leadership Team
Steven Simoni
President and Co-founder
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