Test Integration Engineer

Allencontrolsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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 cutting-edge defense startup, is seeking a Test Integration Engineer in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on the integration, bring-up, debugging, and validation of next-generation autonomous weapon platforms. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of hardware experience.

You'll work hands-on with electrical, mechanical, and software systems, ensuring they meet real-world performance standards. The position includes collaboration across teams and involvement in field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware bring‑up, integration and test.
• Strong hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers and sensors.
• Perform system bring‑up, debugging and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Hardware integration

Linux command line

Scripting (Python or C/C++)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

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 a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.

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 will have a real‑world impact.

About The Role

We are looking for a Test Integration Engineer to join our team, focusing on system integration, bring‑up, debugging, and validation of our next‑generation autonomous weapon platforms. This role is highly hands‑on and involves working across electrical, mechanical, and software systems to diagnose issues, improve reliability, and ensure systems perform in real‑world conditions.

What You'll Do

• Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers, sensors, cameras, networking and power systems.
• Perform system bring‑up, debugging and validation during prototype and production phases.
• Debug and integrate systems spanning Linux‑based platforms and STM32 firmware.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment to diagnose power, signal integrity, timing and communication issues.
• Develop and execute test procedures for electrical, communication and system level validation.
• Support field testing and help root‑cause failures observed during operation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to improve design robustness and testability.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and automation tools where appropriate.
• Assist in validating new hardware revisions and verifying design changes.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware bring‑up, integration and test.
• Strong hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging.
• Strong proficiency working in Linux environments from the command line.
• Experience with common electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS‑422/485, UART, I²C).
• Basic scripting or programming ability (Python or C/C++).
• Understanding of real‑time constraints and hardware‑software integration challenges.
• A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced startup environment.

You'll Stand Out

• Hands‑on work with high‑power, motor‑driven, or battery‑based systems.
• Exposure to hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or system‑level test environments.
• Working knowledge of embedded Linux platforms such as Yocto or Ubuntu‑based systems.
• Understanding of EMI and EMC considerations and field reliability challenges.
• Involvement in field testing or operational deployments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot intermittent or system‑level failures in complex hardware systems.

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.

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