Senior Firmware Engineer
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 real-time C++ embedded software, interpret circuit schematics and component datasheets, and define design constraints. You will write simulations and tests, integrate MCU and embedded Linux code into SIL and HIL testing, document designs, debug systems, and optimize performance and power consumption.
Requirements
- 3+ years of electrical and firmware design experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Knowledge of microcontroller-based control systems, power conversion, and motor drives
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Proficiency with Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle
- Knowledge of MCU peripherals and CAN, UART, and I2C protocols
- Experience with testing and validation for military-standard designs
- 3+ years developing real-time, safety-critical embedded systems
- Experience deploying real-time control software in robotics or autonomous systems
- Ability to integrate software with sensors, actuators, and control hardware
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time embedded software in C++
- Interpret microcontroller, digital, and analog IC datasheets and circuit schematics
- Define electrical design constraints and preferences
- Write simulations, unit tests, and system tests
- Integrate MCU tests into the CI environment
- Integrate MCU and embedded Linux code into SIL and HIL tests
- Document designs, schematics, simulation results, and test protocols
- Test, simulate, debug, and optimize embedded systems
- Improve code performance and reduce power consumption
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off