Allen Control Systems · 15 hours ago
Test Integration Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing autonomous weapon platforms. The Test Integration Engineer will be responsible for system integration, debugging, and validation of these platforms, working collaboratively across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
National DefenseManufacturingRoboticsDronesMilitary
Responsibilities
Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers, sensors, cameras, networking and power systems
Perform system bring-up, debugging and validation during prototype and production phases
Debug and integrate systems spanning Linux-based platforms and STM32 firmware
Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment to diagnose power, signal integrity, timing and communication issues
Develop and execute test procedures for electrical, communication and system level validation
Support field testing and help root-cause failures observed during operation
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to improve design robustness and testability
Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and automation tools where appropriate
Assist in validating new hardware revisions and verifying design changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in hardware bring-up, integration and test
Strong hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation
Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging
Strong proficiency working in Linux environments from the command line
Experience with common electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485, UART, I²C)
Basic scripting or programming ability (Python or C/C++)
Understanding of real-time constraints and hardware-software integration challenges
A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Hands-on work with high-power, motor-driven, or battery-based systems
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level test environments
Working knowledge of embedded Linux platforms such as Yocto or Ubuntu-based systems
Understanding of EMI and EMC considerations and field reliability challenges
Involvement in field testing or operational deployments
Proven ability to troubleshoot intermittent or system-level failures in complex hardware systems
Benefits
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company
Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems is a robotics defense company that develops counter-drone technology for the U.S. and its allied forces.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$42MKey Investors
Craft Ventures
2025-03-27Series A· $30M
2024-04-18Seed· $12M
Leadership Team
Steven Simoni
President and Co-founder
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