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Allen Control Systems

Robot type
Defense
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Full-time

Full Stack Android Developer

Job description

Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments.

Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield.

Job responsibilities

  • Design and develop native Android applications using Kotlin for performance-critical use cases.
  • Build and maintain Jetpack Compose interfaces for Android-based tablets and embedded systems.
  • Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless communication across systems.
  • Optimize applications for responsiveness, low latency, and smooth user interactions in demanding environments.
  • Support game-like interactions such as joystick/gamepad input and visual targeting overlays.
  • Work with product managers and UX/UI designers to implement clean, functional interfaces tailored for defense applications.
  • Stay current with Android development trends, continuously improving application architecture and performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and team performance.

Job requirements

  • A strong passion for Android development and building responsive, real-time systems.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in Android development with proven proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
  • Experience with state management using MVVM/MVI patterns, Kotlin Flows, and Jetpack Compose.
  • Experience with Android Studio and Gradle, including build configuration, dependency management, and build variants/flavors.
  • Familiarity with game development concepts, input handling (e.g., controllers), and UI/UX for fast interaction.
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs and WebSockets.
  • Comfortable with Git, CI/CD workflows, and writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code.

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