Company Overview
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.
With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders’ successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop have a real-world impact.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Operations Technician to provide hands-on range and systems support that keeps ACS test operations running smoothly. You will be responsible for site readiness, equipment accountability, logistics, and daily operational execution, ensuring the team and equipment are ready to perform on every test day.
What You’ll Do
Support daily setup, teardown, and operational readiness, including system support equipment, pre-mission prep, and post-event recovery.
Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, support items, and consumables; support inventory tracking, storage discipline, and check-in/check-out procedures.
Assist with shipping/receiving, staging, packaging, and movement of operational equipment.
Help maintain support gear, generators, vehicles, comms equipment, and general site infrastructure; execute recurring checklists, logs, and preventative maintenance tasks.
Keep workspaces, storage areas, and support areas organized and inspection-ready; provide dependable hands-on support during rehearsals, demos, and high-tempo test days.
What You’ll Need
Experience in inventory management, logistics, field support, warehouse operations, or equipment accountability.
Strong reliability, discipline, and attention to detail; able to follow procedures exactly and contribute to a strong safety culture.
Comfortable working outdoors in austere or fast-moving environments; physically capable of lifting and moving equipment and supporting active operations.
Mechanically inclined and able to learn new systems quickly; military, field technician, logistics, or operations support background 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.
Allen Control Systems Austin, Texas, USA Office
Austin, TX, United States
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