- Robot type
- Defense
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Motor Drive Firmware Engineer-All Levels
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 implement embedded firmware in C/C++ for real-time motor control, including high-frequency control loops, deterministic system behavior, and control algorithms (PID, FOC) for BLDC, PMSM, or similar motor…
- Work closely with electrical engineers to bring up motor control boards, including debugging power stages, gate drivers, and sensor feedback systems.
- Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers to validate performance and troubleshoot control, timing, and signal integrity issues.
- Optimize firmware for latency, efficiency, and reliability in hardware-constrained environments; conduct lab and field testing to validate motor performance under real-world operating conditions.
Job requirements
- Associate Engineer
- Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Staff Engineer
- Senior Staff Engineer Your title and level will be determined based on your experience, skills, and the scope of responsibility appropriate for the role.
- 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with a focus on motor control systems.
- Strong experience with real-time control loops and BLDC/PMSM motors, motor drivers, and power electronics.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with microcontrollers such as STM32, TI C2000, or similar.
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