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Allen Control Systems

Test Integration Engineer

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by former Navy engineers, seeks a Test Integration Engineer to bring up, debug, and validate autonomous weapon platforms in Austin, TX. You'll work hands-on across electrical, mechanical, and software systems, using lab instrumentation to diagnose issues and ensure real-world performance.

What you'll do

  • Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers, sensors, cameras, and power systems
  • Perform system bring-up, debugging, and validation during prototype and production phases
  • Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers to diagnose technical issues
  • Develop and execute test procedures for electrical and system-level validation
  • Support field testing and troubleshoot failures observed during operation
  • Build test fixtures and automation tools; collaborate with hardware and software teams

What they're looking for

  • Hardware bring-up and integration (3+ years)
  • Lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Embedded systems and firmware debugging
  • Linux command-line proficiency
  • Electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485, UART, I²C)
  • Python or C/C++ scripting
  • Real-time systems and hardware-software integration
  • Motor-driven or high-power systems experience

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
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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 system bring-up and integration. Can you describe a specific project where you debugged a complex hardware-software integration issue?
  • Tell us about your hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. What types of signal integrity or timing issues have you diagnosed?
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