Allen Control Systems (ACS) stands as a testament to the vision and success of
its three co-founders, who previously spearheaded two groundbreaking ventures
in robotics and software. Their expertise and passion have already created
over $150MM in combined exit value. We are moving into our third startup to
develop an autonomous gun turret that integrates state-of-the-art computer
vision and precise robotic control to counteract unmanned aerial threats. At
ACS, innovation and the mission to protect the United States and its allies is
in our core.
**Responsibilities:**
* Drive the design and development of our model predictive control algorithm, ensuring accurate planning and actuation for our gun turret system.
* Engage collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, specifically liaising with the CTO's segment, to harmonize control system functionality with other system parts.
* Continuously evaluate and enhance the control system for superior accuracy, efficiency, and robustness under diverse conditions.
* Offer mentorship and share insights with the team, disseminating the latest trends and techniques in control systems.
* Play a pivotal role in the system's evolution from prototype stages to a mature, military-grade asset.
**Ideal Candidate Profile**
* Demonstrates profound knowledge and zeal for control systems, evidenced by notable projects or research.
* Brings expertise in Convex Optimization techniques and their real-world applications.
* Is no stranger to the intricacies of holistic product development, having previously championed the challenges of realizing conceptual ideas.
* Champions teamwork, offers guidance, and is a proponent of collective growth.
**Compensation and Benefits**
* A competitive salary and equity package, reflecting your skills and accomplishments.
* Full benefits spectrum, inclusive of health, dental, and vision insurance, complemented by generous paid time off.
Allen Control Systems focuses on Enterprise Software, Defense, Artificial
Intelligence, Unmanned Air Systems, and Hardware + Software. Their company has
offices in Austin. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees. To
date, Allen Control Systems has raised $3M of funding; their latest round was
closed on December 2023 at a valuation of $20M.
You can view their website at <https://allencontrolsystems.com> or find them
on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/allencontrol).