Test Integration Engineer
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About the Role
Allen Control Systems, a defense startup, is hiring a Test Integration Engineer to focus on system integration, bring-up, debugging, and validation of autonomous weapon platforms. The role requires hands-on work with electrical, mechanical, and software systems, using lab equipment and scripting.
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Responsibilities
- Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers, sensors, cameras, networking and power systems
- Perform system bring up, debugging and validation during prototype and production phases
- Debug and integrate systems spanning Linux based platforms and STM32 firmware
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment to diagnose power, signal integrity, timing and communication issues
- Develop and execute test procedures for electrical, communication and system level validation
- Support field testing and help root cause failures observed during operation
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to improve design robustness and testability
- Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and automation tools where appropriate
- Assist in validating new hardware revisions and verifying design changes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in hardware bring up, integration and test
- Strong hands on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation
- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging
- Strong proficiency working in Linux environments from the command line
- Experience with common electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS 422/485, UART, I²C)
- Basic scripting or programming ability (Python or C/C++)
- Understanding of real time constraints and hardware software integration challenges
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Company Overview
- Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting edge defense startup, founded by two Former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.
- 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.
- With an engineering first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation.
About The Role
- We are looking for a Test Integration Engineer to join our team, focusing on system integration, bring up, debugging, and validation of our next generation autonomous weapon platforms.
- This role is highly hands on and involves working across electrical, mechanical, and software systems to diagnose issues, improve reliability, and ensure systems perform in real world conditions.
What You'll Do
- Integrate electrical subsystems including motor drivers, sensors, cameras, networking and power systems.
- Perform system bring up, debugging and validation during prototype and production phases.
- Debug and integrate systems spanning Linux based platforms and STM32 firmware.
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment to diagnose power, signal integrity, timing and communication issues.
- Develop and execute test procedures for electrical, communication and system level validation.
- Support field testing and help root cause failures observed during operation
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to improve design robustness and testability.
- Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and automation tools where appropriate
- Assist in validating new hardware revisions and verifying design changes.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in hardware bring up, integration and test.
- Strong hands on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware debugging.
- Strong proficiency working in Linux environments from the command line.
- Experience with common electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS 422/485, UART, I²C)
- Basic scripting or programming ability (Python or C/C++).
- Understanding of real time constraints and hardware software integration challenges.
- A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced startup environment.
You'll Stand Out
- Hands on work with high power, motor driven, or battery based systems
- Exposure to hardware in the loop (HIL) or system level test environments
- Working knowledge of embedded Linux platforms such as Yocto or Ubuntu based systems
- Understanding of EMI and EMC considerations and field reliability challenges
- Involvement in field testing or operational deployments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot intermittent or system level failures in complex hardware systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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