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Allen Control Systems

Electrical Engineer-All Levels

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded 3 weeks ago

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by Navy engineers, is hiring an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for autonomous gun turrets. You'll work on schematic design, PCB layouts, embedded firmware in C++, and real-time control systems while collaborating across mechanical and software teams.

What you'll do

  • Design electrical schematics and PCB layouts for autonomous turret systems meeting military-grade requirements
  • Develop and optimize embedded software in C++ and Python for real-time autonomous control
  • Perform simulations for signal integrity, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility
  • Integrate electrical components with mechanical systems including motors, sensors, and actuators
  • Test and debug electronics in lab and field environments against military standards
  • Create technical documentation including schematics, layouts, simulation results, and test protocols

What they're looking for

  • PCB design (Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle)
  • Embedded circuit design and microcontroller systems
  • C++ and Python programming
  • SPICE and ANSYS Electronics simulation
  • Real-time robotics and control systems
  • Military-standard testing and validation
  • Thermal management and heat dissipation
  • Electromechanical systems integration
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Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems builds autonomous defense systems, including gun turrets and drone-defense technology, using computer vision, control systems, and robotics. The company is hiring across software engineering, mechanical engineering, testing, and operations roles to support product development and scaled production.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with PCB design tools like Altium Designer or OrCAD—what's the most complex board you've laid out, and how did you approach signal integrity and power distribution?
  • Describe your experience developing embedded software in C++ for real-time systems. How have you handled timing constraints and optimized for performance on resource-constrained platforms?
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