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# Power Electronics Engineer-All Levels at Allen Control Systems

- **Company:** [Allen Control Systems](https://feeny.ai/companies/allen-control-systems)
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/allen-control-systems/d58b7a40-797e-4baf-b7c1-8243eeb7588a/application

**Skills:** Switch-mode power conversion circuits, SiFET and GaN FET technology, Altium Designer, SPICE simulation, LTspice, PSIM, SIMPLIS, PCB design, EMI/EMC debugging, Oscilloscopes, Power analyzers, Logic analyzers, Gate driver implementation, Motor drive hardware, Phase current sensing, DSP and microcontroller platforms (TI C2000, STM32), Verilog, C, Magnetics design, Custom inductor and transformer specification

> Design and build high-performance power electronics for autonomous defense platforms, including switch-mode DC/DC converters, motor drives, and PCB layouts. The role involves schematic capture, hardware bring-up, EMI/EMC debugging, and simulation to ensure reliability and compliance with military standards.

## 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 http://allencontrolsystems.com.

## About The Role

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in power conversion hardware, PCB design, and electromechanical systems. You will design and build the high-performance power electronics that drive our autonomous platforms from schematic capture and board layout through bring-up, validation, and field integration-working closely with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams.

We’re hiring across multiple experience levels, including:

- Associate Engineer
- Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Staff Engineer
- Senior Staff Engineer

Your title and level will be determined based on your experience, skills, and the scope of responsibility appropriate for the role.

## What You’ll Do

- Design and develop power conversion circuits—including switch-mode DC/DC converters (buck, boost, flyback, PSFB), gate driver stages, and motor drive circuits—using SiFET and GaN FET technology for high-efficiency, high-reliability applications.
- Own schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout in Altium Designer for power and mixed-signal boards, with rigorous attention to power loop minimization, EMC, thermal management, and signal integrity.
- Lead hardware bring-up from power-on through closed-loop validation; characterize switching waveforms, debug gate driver behavior, and verify power stage performance using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and logic analyzers.
- Run SPICE-based simulations (LTspice, PSIM, or SIMPLIS) for power stage design, transient analysis, and control loop modeling; perform thermal analysis to validate designs before fabrication.
- Lead EMI/EMC debugging and design to meet radiated and conducted emissions requirements; support qualification testing against applicable military or commercial standards.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and validate digital control interfaces for power and motor drive systems, and work with mechanical teams to ensure thermal and structural integration.
- Maintain thorough design documentation including schematics, layout rationale, simulation results, BOM, and test protocols.

## What You’ll Need

- 3+ years of hands-on experience designing switch-mode power conversion circuits, including topology selection, magnetics design, and gate driver implementation for SiFET or GaN-based systems.
- Demonstrated experience with BLDC or PMSM motor drive hardware—phase current sensing, gate driver selection, protection circuitry—from schematic through bring-up.
- Strong command of Altium Designer (or comparable EDA tool) for multi-layer mixed-signal and power PCB design; solid understanding of EMC design practices, power loop layout, and high-current trace routing.
- Proficiency with SPICE-based simulation tools (LTspice, PSIM, SIMPLIS, or equivalent) for power circuit validation and control loop analysis prior to fabrication.
- Hands-on EMI/EMC debugging experience; ability to identify root causes of conducted and radiated emissions and implement effective design fixes.
- Skilled use of oscilloscopes, power analyzers, logic analyzers, and bench power supplies for hardware characterization, bring-up, and debug.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.

You’ll Stand Out

- Experience with digitally controlled power converters using DSP or microcontroller platforms (e.g., TI C2000, STM32) including implementation of digital compensators or current sharing algorithms in Verilog or C.
- Familiarity with magnetics design—custom inductor and transformer specification, core selection, and winding layout.
- Thermal management experience: heat sink selection, thermal interface material specification, and steady-state thermal simulation.
- Background in high-reliability, defense, aerospace, or space electronics where design verification, documentation, and environmental qualification are non-negotiable.
- Experience taking a power electronics design through full EMI/EMC certification (class A or B radiated and conducted).
- Knowledge of communication and control protocols common in embedded systems: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART.

## 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

## About Allen Control Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company building autonomous robotic weapon stations to counter drone swarms with cost-effective, AI-driven precision.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A; recent $200M round at $2.2B valuation)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA (also office in Alexandria, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2023 (seed round closed April 2024)
- **Founders**: Luke Allen (CTO), Mike Wior (CEO), and Steve Simoni (President) – all U.S. Navy veterans and nuclear engineers

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense and space manufacturing, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), robotics, AI/computer vision
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied militaries, national security agencies (B2G)
- **Mission/purpose**: To completely change battlefield economics by lowering the cost per kill of a drone to a few dollars, using existing weapon systems enhanced by proprietary hardware and software.

## Products & Services
- **Bullfrog™ Weapon Stations**: A family of autonomous, remotely operated weapon mounts (variants: M240C, M230, M2, M134, M240) that can be integrated with existing military platforms. Key features:
  - Passive sensing (no radar required) for stealth operations
  - Open architecture for integration with any C2 system
  - AI/ML-based fire control for precise targeting of Group 1–3+ UAS, including swarms and non-jammable drones
  - Effective range up to 1,500m depending on variant
- **Autonomous Fire Control Software**: Machine vision and synthetic data generation engine that continuously updates threat libraries and enables accurate engagement without human intervention.
- **Synthetic Data Training Pipeline**: Generates simulated threat scenarios to keep the system current with evolving drone threats.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $2.2 billion (per 2026 $200M funding round; reported by company and media)
- **Total Funding**: ~$242M (Seed $12M led by Craft Ventures in 2024; Series A $30M led by Craft Ventures in 2025; undisclosed $200M round in 2026)
- **Notable Investors**: Craft Ventures (lead in multiple rounds)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 262% year-over-year to 131 employees (LinkedIn, 2026)
  - Active job postings increased 392% year-over-year (64 open roles)
  - Recently won a contract for an "Autonomous Identification and Decision" drone solution (FAF contract)
  - Opened Innovation Lab and expanded to a second office (Alexandria, VA)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Passive sensing**: Operates without emitting radar, preserving battlefield stealth.
- **Cost per kill**: Drives engagement costs down to a few dollars per drone.
- **Open architecture**: Integrates with any existing command-and-control system and legacy weapon platforms.
- **Synthetic data generation**: Continuously trains AI models on emerging threats without needing real-world data.
- **Founders’ deep domain expertise**: Navy nuclear engineers with prior startup experience (Luke Allen co-founded Bbot, acquired by DoorDash).

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling production of Bullfrog systems for land and naval platforms.
- Advancing AI/computer vision to defeat larger (Group 3+) UAS and drone swarms.
- Expanding international customer base and partnering with allied defense forces.
- Building a robust supply chain and manufacturing capability in Austin.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [Allen Control Systems – Company Page](https://www.allencontrolsystems.com/)
2. [Allen Control Systems – About/Team](https://www.allencontrolsystems.com/company)
3. [Allen Control Systems – Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allencontrolsystems)
4. [Allen Control Systems – LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/allen-control-systems)
5. [Allen Control Systems – Built In](https://builtin.com/company/allen-control-systems)

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