Engineering Manager: Systems, Firmware & Robotics

Allen Control Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACS Equity Package

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense startup is seeking a Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team focused on developing an autonomous gun turret system. The role requires strong technical oversight, project management, and leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of engineering experience, including leadership roles, with a solid background in robotics and embedded systems. The position offers a vibrant work environment and an equity package, contributing to impactful defense technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, or defense technologies.
• Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical direction for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with product and operations to align engineering efforts.
• Oversee system integration, testing, and validation.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes and standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Embedded systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

A cutting-edge defense startup is seeking a Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team focused on developing an autonomous gun turret system. The role requires strong technical oversight, project management, and leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of engineering experience, including leadership roles, with a solid background in robotics and embedded systems. The position offers a vibrant work environment and an equity package, contributing to impactful defense technology.