Operations Technician

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.

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Position Overview

We are seeking an Operations Technician to provide hands-on range and systems support that keeps ACS test operations running smoothly. You will be responsible for site readiness, equipment accountability, logistics, and daily operational execution, ensuring the team and equipment are ready to perform on every test day.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily setup, teardown, and operational readiness, including system support equipment, pre-mission prep, and post-event recovery.
• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, support items, and consumables; support inventory tracking, storage discipline, and check-in/check-out procedures.
• Assist with shipping/receiving, staging, packaging, and movement of operational equipment.
• Help maintain support gear, generators, vehicles, comms equipment, and general site infrastructure; execute recurring checklists, logs, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Keep workspaces, storage areas, and support areas organized and inspection-ready; provide dependable hands-on support during rehearsals, demos, and high-tempo test days.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in inventory management, logistics, field support, warehouse operations, or equipment accountability.
• Strong reliability, discipline, and attention to detail; able to follow procedures exactly and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Comfortable working outdoors in austere or fast-moving environments; physically capable of lifting and moving equipment and supporting active operations.
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn new systems quickly; military, field technician, logistics, or operations support background is a plus.

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.