Motor Drive Firmware Engineer All Levels
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is an Austin-based defense-robotics company that develops autonomous precision weapon systems, led by its Bullfrog counter-drone weapon station.
Funding history
About Allen Control Systems
ACS combines AI, computer vision, precision motion control, and hardware to turn legacy or modern weapons into counter-unmanned-system platforms for U.S. and allied forces.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will design and implement high-performance C/C++ firmware for real-time motor control. You will bring up motor-control boards, debug power stages and sensor feedback, validate systems with lab equipment, and optimize firmware for latency, efficiency, and reliability through lab and field testing.
Requirements
- 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience focused on motor-control systems
- Experience with real-time control loops, BLDC/PMSM motors, motor drivers, and power electronics
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Experience with microcontrollers such as STM32 or TI C2000
- Hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
Responsibilities
- Design and implement C/C++ embedded firmware for real-time motor control
- Develop high-frequency control loops and control algorithms for motor systems
- Bring up motor-control boards with electrical engineers
- Debug power stages, gate drivers, and sensor feedback systems
- Validate performance using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
- Optimize firmware for latency, efficiency, and reliability
- Conduct lab and field testing of motor performance
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off