Software Engineer - Robotics (Motion)
Allen Control Systems · Austin, TX
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## Software Engineer - Robotics (Motion) ### Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. We combine AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments. Our flagship product, **Bullfrog**, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing and accelerating deployments. ### Position Overview We’re seeking a **Software Engineer specializing in Robotics (Motion)**. In this role, you’ll turn computer vision output into **precise, safe motion** by running **real-time control loops** and ensuring a turret points exactly where it needs to—when it needs to. We’re hiring across multiple experience levels: - Associate Software Engineer - Software Engineer - Senior Software Engineer - Staff Software Engineer - Senior Staff Software Engineer Your title and level will be determined based on your experience, skills, and scope of responsibility. ### What You’ll Do - 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 - Define and negotiate a robust software/hardware contract at the actuation handoff, minimizing rework - Enforce safety constraints on motion (limits, no-fire zones, fault handling) as a first-class design concern ### What You’ll Need - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or 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 - Experience with real-time or low-latency systems and performance optimization - Control theory fundamentals (PID and beyond) ### You’ll Stand Out If You Have - Robotics frameworks (**ROS/ROS 2**) and **Eigen** - Advanced control (MPC, LQR, state estimation / Kalman filtering) - Motor/servo/actuator control and sensor calibration - Real-time Linux, deterministic scheduling, or safety-critical systems experience ### What We Offer - Competitive salary - ACS Equity Package - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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