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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.\nWith 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.\nAbout The Role:\nWe are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team, focusing on robot dynamics and controls, motor controls, and precision real-time systems that power our next-generation autonomous weapon platforms. This role requires strong experience with Python and controls development, with additional exposure to C, C++ and MATLAB being helpful but not mandatory. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment on systems where your work directly influences system performance and mission success.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDevelop and refine motor control systems for high-precision actuation in real-time applications. \nBuild simulation and testing tools in C++ or Python to validate control systems.\nCollaborate closely with embedded software engineers, hardware teams, and computer vision specialists to integrate control systems into our autonomous platforms.\nAnalyze system dynamics and performance, and develop solutions for complex control challenges.\nSupport system integration, tuning, and field testing of autonomous systems.\nDocument control strategies, algorithms, and performance metrics.\nStay current with advancements in control theory, robotics, and real-time systems.\nWhat You'll Need:\nA strong passion for controls engineering and autonomous systems.\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field.\n3+ years of experience in controls engineering with proven proficiency in Python.\nExperience developing flight control systems, motor control algorithms, or real-time motion control applications.\nFamiliarity with control theory, PID tuning, state estimation, and feedback control loops.\nKnowledge of system identification methods and algorithms and robotics motion control strategies. \nExperience with simulation environments and test frameworks (Python-based preferred).\nUnderstanding of real-time constraints and hardware-software integration challenges.\nComfortable with Git, CI/CD workflows, and writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code.\nA desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.\nYou'll Stand Out:\nExperience with embedded systems programming C/C++.\nFamiliarity with Python or MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation.\nExperience developing autonomous aerial or ground robotic platforms.\nFamiliarity with sensor fusion, state estimation, and Kalman filtering.\nFamiliarity with MIMO systems and adaptive and nonlinear control mechanisms.\nExposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments.\nPrior experience with ruggedized defense or aerospace systems.\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive salary\nACS Equity Package\nHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nAllen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. 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