Allen Control Systems Logo

Allen Control Systems

Operations Technician

Reposted 2 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Entry level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Entry level
Provide hands-on range and systems support for test operations: setup/teardown, inventory and equipment accountability, shipping/receiving, site maintenance, preventative maintenance, and operational support during rehearsals, demos, and high-tempo test days to ensure readiness and safe execution of tests.
The summary above was generated by AI

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.

HQ

Allen Control Systems Austin, Texas, USA Office

Austin, TX, United States

Similar Jobs at Allen Control Systems

15 Minutes Ago
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Mid level
Mid level
Defense • Manufacturing
Define and manage system-level requirements, verification plans, and tradeoffs for autonomous weapon platforms. Work cross-functionally to ensure integration, traceability, verification closure, and technical risk mitigation across hardware and software.
Top Skills: Computer VisionControl SystemsDoorsJama
15 Minutes Ago
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
151K-219K Hourly
Expert/Leader
151K-219K Hourly
Expert/Leader
Defense • Manufacturing
Design and validate robust mechanical systems for an autonomous defense turret. Perform FEA, modal, vibration, and thermal simulations to meet MIL-STD-810. Lead structural testing, integrate electromechanical components, support prototyping and manufacturing, and produce design documentation and test protocols while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills: 3D CadAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)AnsysCatiaCreoDesign For Manufacturing (Dfm)Design For Reliability (Dfr)Emi/EmcFinite Element Analysis (Fea)Mil-S-901DMil-Std-461Mil-Std-810Modal AnalysisShock TestingSolidworksThermal AnalysisVibration Testing
15 Minutes Ago
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
94K-270K Annually
Mid level
94K-270K Annually
Mid level
Defense • Manufacturing
Develop and optimize real-time computer vision and ML systems for detecting, tracking, and classifying drones on an autonomous gun turret. Implement resource-efficient models, integrate vision systems with hardware, and validate performance across diverse, challenging environments to harden prototypes to military-grade standards.
Top Skills: C++CameraEmbedded SystemsLidarNvidia JetsonPythonPyTorchRadarTensorFlow

What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene

Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.

Key Facts About Austin Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account