Software Engineer - Deployment & Fleet Management

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by former Navy engineers, seeks a Software Engineer to build deployment and fleet management infrastructure for autonomous systems. You'll develop imaging pipelines, OTA update systems, and fleet agents that enable reliable device provisioning and over-the-air updates for field-deployed units.

What you'll do

• Build Jetson imaging and provisioning pipelines for device bringup and deployment
• Develop fleet agent and over-the-air (OTA) update system for safely updating deployed units
• Own system services, startup sequencing, and host-level configuration (systemd, networking, security)
• Collaborate with embedded systems teams on manufacturing ATP tests and diagnostic tools
• Maintain and improve the foundational software layer that all other systems depend on
• Define and implement production line testing and validation procedures

What they're looking for

• Python and shell scripting
• Deep Linux fundamentals (services, networking, filesystems, boot process)
• Embedded Linux and single-board compute (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• C++ reading and modification
• OTA update frameworks (Mender, RAUC, balena)
• JetPack / L4T or embedded Linux build systems
• Infrastructure-as-code and fleet management tools
• Manufacturing test and hardware bring-up

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Engineering-first culture focused on technical excellence
• Opportunity to work on innovative autonomous defense technology