Allen Control Systems

Office Manager - North Austin at Allen Control Systems (Pflugerville, TX)

Allen Control Systems· Pflugerville, TX·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Allen Control Systems at a glance

Defense-tech startup building Bullfrog, an autonomous robotic weapon station that uses AI and computer vision to shoot down drones at a fraction of the cost of missiles.

ACS builds Bullfrog, an autonomous weapon station that mounts a common service machine gun and adds passive optical sensing, machine-vision tracking, and AI fire control to detect and neutralize hostile drones. A human authorizes every shot. The pitch is battlefield economics: driving the cost-per-kill of a drone down to as low as ten dollars.

$242M raised · latest: Series B · $200M · 2026 · backed by Smash Capital, Craft Ventures, Rally Ventures, Inspired Capital

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. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community.

Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security.

ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com allencontrolsystems.com.

About The Role

We are looking for an Office Manager to create a smooth, efficient, and energizing workplace for the ACS team. You will be a key operational partner for the office and administrative functions, ensuring day-to-day work runs seamlessly while supporting a collaborative environment where our team can do their best work. This is a highly visible, build-from-scratch role with direct impact on team culture, productivity, communication, and the overall employee experience at ACS. You will bring structure, anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and support a fast-growing business with the professionalism and flexibility required in a manufacturing environment. This role is based in North Austin, with initial training at our South Austin location.

What You’ll Do

  • Implement systems and workflows that reduce friction and streamline office operations; keep the office stocked, organized, and running smoothly day to day, from supplies to snacks to vendor relationships.
  • Serve as a key partner to Finance, HR, Security, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams, helping coordinate office-related needs, troubleshoot issues, and keep cross-functional workflows moving.
  • Aid in the onboarding of new in-person employees, setting them up with desks, equipment, and a welcoming environment; work with Recruiting and HR to organize travel and relocation logistics for new and current employees.
  • Coordinate daily catering and occasional dinners; work with Recruiting and Marketing to plan and execute monthly internal team events and external events to increase industry visibility and team cohesion.
  • Coordinate and manage office buildouts or expansions, working with contractors, vendors, and internal teams; step in as the first-line problem solver for logistical issues, vendor miscommunications, and process gaps.
  • Support office administration processes with strong attention to detail, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and well documented; anticipate needs before they arise and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to a rapidly growing environment.

What You’ll Need

  • 7+ years of experience in office management, workplace operations, executive support, or a similar role in a fast-paced environment; prior experience supporting a manufacturing company or defense contractor strongly preferred.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment; experience supporting shift-based operations and coordinating across multiple schedules; able to maintain continuity and follow-through in an environment with shift work.
  • Highly detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through; excellent communication skills and a warm, professional demeanor; proactive, responsive, and comfortable anticipating needs before being asked.
  • Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems; proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Slack strongly preferred; familiarity with secure workplace practices including visitor logs, badge compliance, and working in regulated environments such as CMMC and/or ITAR; experience supporting shipments, inventory, or materials logistics is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • ACS Equity Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-AS1

Why work at Allen Control Systems

  • Mission: Directly contribute to protecting soldiers and changing the economics of drone warfare.
  • Culture: Described as a remote-friendly organization with a strong engineering focus; HQ in Austin with a satellite office in Alexandria.
  • Work Model: Remote core, but many roles require on-site presence in Austin for manufacturing and testing.
  • Growth: Hyper-growth stage – employees have significant ownership and impact.
  • Tech Stack: State-of-the-art tools: PyTorch, CUDA, Unreal Engine, ROS, Linux, Docker, Git, MLflow, and more.
  • Team: High density of talent from SpaceX, Firefly, DoorDash, Lockheed Martin, and Carnegie Mellon.
  • Perks: Not publicly detailed; typical for defense startups include competitive compensation, equity, and a chance to work on cutting-edge hardware-software integration.

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