Allen Control Systems

Electrical Engineer, Wire Harness & Electrical Integration

Austin, TX

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About the role

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.
With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust wiring solutions that connect sensors, computer systems, power distribution, and actuators across our autonomous defense platforms.

Design and Develop Wire Harness Systems: Create detailed wiring architectures, harness designs, and cable assemblies that support complex robotic and electromechanical systems.
Electrical Integration: Support system-level integration across sensors, computing systems, actuators, and power electronics to ensure reliable communication and power delivery throughout the platform.
Harness Documentation and Schematics: Develop wiring diagrams, pinout documentation, harness drawings, and electrical schematics to support both prototype and production systems.
Electromechanical Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical engineers to optimize harness routing, packaging, strain relief, and mechanical protection within compact system architectures.
Manufacturing Support: Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to support harness builds, documentation, and quality verification of cable assemblies.
Testing and Validation: Perform testing and validation of electrical harnesses and integrated systems to ensure reliability in field and lab environments.
Wire Harness Design: Strong experience designing wiring harnesses for complex electromechanical or robotic systems.

Electrical Schematics and Documentation: Experience producing electrical drawings, harness documentation, wiring diagrams, and system-level electrical documentation.
Electrical Integration Experience: Proven experience integrating sensors, computer hardware, power systems, and actuators in complex systems.
Electromechanical Systems Experience: Experience working with robotic, aerospace, automotive, or defense-related hardware systems.
Robotics or Autonomous Systems Experience: Experience working on robotic platforms, autonomous systems, or defense hardware.
Signal Integrity and Power Distribution: Knowledge of best practices for managing noise, grounding, shielding, and power distribution in complex systems.
2-5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with hands-on experience designing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, or electrical interconnect systems.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
Familiarity with connector types, shielding strategies, grounding practices, and cable management techniques.
Knowledge of best practices for managing noise, grounding, shielding, and power distribution in complex systems.

ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones.
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.

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

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