Robotics Software Engineer - Real-Time Motion (Equity)

Allen Control Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACS Equity Package

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Robotics. In this role, you will develop real-time control systems to ensure precise motion of autonomous systems.

The position requires strong C++ skills and experience in control theory. This role offers a competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for real-time/deterministic code; Python for tooling and analysis.
• Solid grounding in linear algebra, kinematics, and coordinate transforms.

Responsibilities

• Control robot motion to track drones under tight real-time constraints.
• Develop and tune real-time control loops for accurate, stable pointing.
• Own calibration routines and coordinate-frame transforms across the sensor/actuator chain.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Python for tooling and analysis

Control theory fundamentals

Real-time systems experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Robotics frameworks (ROS/ROS 2)

Deterministic scheduling

Job description

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Robotics. In this role, you will develop real-time control systems to ensure precise motion of autonomous systems.

The position requires strong C++ skills and experience in control theory. This role offers a competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive health insurance.