Software Engineer - Mission Systems/Integration
About The Position
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. The company has an engineering-first culture, values technical excellence and innovation, and is backed by founders with successful exits. This role is for a Software Systems-Integration Engineer responsible for connecting the platform to the outside world, integrating third-party sensors, sensor fusion and tracking, and building the external API for command-and-control systems and partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, sockets, real-world protocol debugging).
- Experience designing or consuming APIs and integrating heterogeneous systems.
- Distributed-systems fundamentals.
Nice To Haves
- API design across REST, WebSockets/SSE, and gRPC/protobuf.
- Pub/sub and middleware (Zenoh, DDS, ROS 2, MQTT).
- Sensor / radar / RF integration experience.
- Defense C2 standards or interoperability work.
Responsibilities
- Integrate third-party sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR) into the platform.
- Integrate sensor fusion and the nearby-target tracker output from the Perception team.
- Design and build the external API for consumption by command-and-control and partner systems.
- Own networking, transport, and messaging between subsystems and external consumers.
- Build and maintain command-and-control (C2) integrations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
