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# Software Engineer – Enterprise Applications at Allen Control Systems

- **Company:** [Allen Control Systems](https://feeny.ai/companies/allen-control-systems)
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/allen-control-systems/87abef03-ff94-4a7f-a944-5fad20f23daa

## 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).

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer I/II to join our Enterprise Applications team. In this role, you will help develop, enhance, and support internal and business-facing applications that enable critical operations across the organization. You will work alongside experienced engineers, business systems professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders to build software solutions, integrate enterprise platforms, troubleshoot issues, and improve existing applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career software engineer looking to gain hands-on experience with enterprise systems and full-stack development while continuing to grow their technical skills. What You'll Do:

- Develop, test, and maintain applications and software components across the technology stack.
- Enhance existing applications by implementing new features, resolving defects, and improving usability and performance.
- Work with engineers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Build and maintain integrations between enterprise applications using APIs and other integration methods.
- Support enterprise platforms such as Odoo ERP, workflow, and other internal business systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established development standards.
- Troubleshoot application issues and assist with identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Develop and maintain database queries, application logic, APIs, and user interfaces.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, sprint planning, and other Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, and development processes.
- Learn and apply software engineering best practices related to testing, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with more experienced engineers and contribute ideas for improving applications and development processes.

What You'll Need:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 0–3 years of professional software development experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or equivalent hands-on development experience.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Node.js.
- Familiarity with modern web development concepts and front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Basic knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL, including writing SQL queries.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and basic application integration concepts.
- Experience using version control tools such as Git.
- Understanding of fundamental software development concepts, including testing, debugging, object-oriented programming, and source control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical team members.

You'll Stand Out:

- Internship, academic, or professional experience developing business or enterprise applications.
- Exposure to ERP, CRM, manufacturing, workflow automation, or other enterprise systems.
- Experience with Python and PostgreSQL.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts.
- Experience working with APIs or integrating multiple applications.
- Familiarity with Docker or containerized applications.
- Basic understanding of application security concepts such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.
- Experience working in an Agile or Scrum development environment.
- Interest in learning how software supports business processes across areas such as manufacturing, supply chain, finance, engineering, and operations.

Leveling This position may be hired as a Software Engineer I or Software Engineer II depending on the candidate's experience and demonstrated technical capabilities.

- Software Engineer I candidates are expected to have foundational software development skills and will work with guidance from more experienced team members while developing their technical and enterprise application knowledge.
- Software Engineer II candidates are expected to demonstrate greater independence in developing, troubleshooting, and delivering software solutions and may take ownership of smaller applications, integrations, or technical workstreams.

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.

## 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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