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Allen Control Systems

Robot type
Defense
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Full-time

Senior Firmware Engineer

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

  • Develop Real-Time Embedded Software: Design and implement embedded software in C++, focusing on real-time responsiveness and efficiency for autonomous defense applications.
  • Design and Develop Electrical Systems: Interpret microcontroller, digital, and analog IC datasheets and circuit schematics. Create and communicate design constraints and preferences to the electronics design team.
  • Write simulations, unit tests and system tests to validate your code. Integrate MCU tests within our CI environment.
  • Work to incorporate our MCU and embedded Linux code in Software-in-the-loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of designs, including pseudocode, block diagrams, schematics, simulation results, and test protocols.
  • Test and Debug Embedded Systems: Conduct extensive testing, simulation, and debugging in both lab and field environments. Troubleshoot and optimize electronics and software for various real-world conditions.
  • Performance Optimization: Continuously improve code performance and reduce power consumption to maximize system efficiency on hardware-constrained platforms.

Job requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in electrical and firmware design, including schematic design and embedded software development.
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Embedded Circuit Design: Knowledge of microcontroller-based control systems, including power conversion and motor drives.
  • Languages: Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and Python for scripting or development tasks.
  • Schematic Review: Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
  • Peripherals & Protocols: Knowledge of typical MCU peripherals (e.g. Timers, ADC, DAC) and communication protocols used in robotics (e.g., CAN, UART, I2C).
  • Testing and Validation: Hands-on experience with testing methodologies, equipment, and validation protocols for designs that meet military standards.
  • Embedded Software: 3+ years of experience developing real-time, safety-critical embedded systems.
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