About the role
Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together 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 — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community.
Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security.
ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer I/II to join our Enterprise Applications team. In this role, you will help develop, enhance, and support internal and business-facing applications that enable critical operations across the organization.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, business systems professionals, and cross-functional stakeholders to build software solutions, integrate enterprise platforms, troubleshoot issues, and improve existing applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career software engineer looking to gain hands-on experience with enterprise systems and full-stack development while continuing to grow their technical skills.
What You'll Do:
* Develop, test, and maintain applications and software components across the technology stack.
* Enhance existing applications by implementing new features, resolving defects, and improving usability and performance.
* Work with engineers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Build and maintain integrations between enterprise applications using APIs and other integration methods.
* Support enterprise platforms such as Odoo ERP, workflow, and other internal business systems.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established development standards.
* Troubleshoot application issues and assist with identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
* Develop and maintain database queries, application logic, APIs, and user interfaces.
* Participate in code reviews, testing, sprint planning, and other Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
* Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, and development processes.
* Learn and apply software engineering best practices related to testing, security, performance, and maintainability.
* Collaborate with more experienced engineers and contribute ideas for improving applications and development processes.
What You'll Need:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
* Experience with Python.
* Familiarity with modern web development concepts and front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Basic knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL, including writing SQL queries.
* Familiarity with REST APIs and basic application integration concepts.
* Experience using version control tools such as Git.
* Understanding of fundamental software development concepts, including testing, debugging, object-oriented programming, and source control.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn new technologies.
* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical team members.
You'll Stand Out:
* Internship, academic, or professional experience developing business or enterprise applications.
* Exposure to ERP, CRM, manufacturing, workflow automation, or other enterprise systems.
* Experience with Python and PostgreSQL.
* Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts.
* Experience working with APIs or integrating multiple applications.
* Familiarity with Docker or containerized applications.
* Basic understanding of application security concepts such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.
* Experience working in an Agile or Scrum development environment.
* Interest in learning how software supports business processes across areas such as manufacturing, supply chain, finance, engineering, and operations.
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.