Lead Systems & Software Engineering Manager, Defense Robotics

Allen Control Systems; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACS Equity Package

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems in Mountain View, CA is seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership to deliver complex defense products on schedule.

You will drive architecture decisions, oversee system integration and validation, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and operations to align engineering with customer

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages.
• Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
• Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Systems Thinking

Communication Skills

Execution Focus

Education

BSc/ MSc in Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Embedded Systems

Robotics

Job description

Allen Control Systems in Mountain View, CA is seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. The role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership to deliver complex defense products on schedule.

You will drive architecture decisions, oversee system integration and validation, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and operations to align engineering with customer