They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive architecture decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive architecture decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing technical oversight and ensuring the successful execution of complex ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing technical oversight and ensuring the successful execution of complex ...
Systems Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$148K - $175K/yr
... manage schedules, and provide status updates to the Program Office. The ideal candidate has ... Develop, maintain, and support systems and application software using C and C++ . * Participate in ...
Systems Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$148K - $175K/yr
... manage schedules, and provide status updates to the Program Office. The ideal candidate has ... Develop, maintain, and support systems and application software using C and C++ . * Participate in ...
Systems/Software Engineering Manager
Austin, TX · On-site
$176K - $261K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
Systems/Software Engineering Manager
Austin, TX · On-site
$176K - $261K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
Software Manager
Menands, NY · On-site
Duration: 24 Months Qualifications * 7 years of experience as a Software Manager working on ... complex systems and reports. * 6 years of managing teams. * 3 years of experience with Visio ...
Software Manager
Menands, NY · On-site
Duration: 24 Months Qualifications * 7 years of experience as a Software Manager working on ... complex systems and reports. * 6 years of managing teams. * 3 years of experience with Visio ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of complex defense products while fostering a culture of ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of complex defense products while fostering a culture of ...
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
Systems Software Engineer
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$211K - $251K/yr
... memory management, and performance tuning • Hands-on experience with CPU performance optimization • Strong systems debugging skills with tools like perf, ftrace, eBPF, and similar tracing ...
Systems Software Engineer
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$211K - $251K/yr
... memory management, and performance tuning • Hands-on experience with CPU performance optimization • Strong systems debugging skills with tools like perf, ftrace, eBPF, and similar tracing ...
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This ...
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and drive the development of complex, mission-critical defense products.
They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and drive the development of complex, mission-critical defense products.
Worker Type Regular Summary The Manager, Mission Systems Software , leads a large, multi-site team of software engineers building the onboard mission systems software for uncrewed aircraft, including ...
Worker Type Regular Summary The Manager, Mission Systems Software , leads a large, multi-site team of software engineers building the onboard mission systems software for uncrewed aircraft, including ...
Worker Type Regular Summary The Manager, Mission Systems Software , leads a large, multi-site team of software engineers building the onboard mission systems software for uncrewed aircraft, including ...
Worker Type Regular Summary The Manager, Mission Systems Software , leads a large, multi-site team of software engineers building the onboard mission systems software for uncrewed aircraft, including ...
Systems Software Engineer
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$211K - $251K/yr
As a System Software Engineer, you'll focus on the runtime itself which encompasses the IPC layer ... Deep Linux expertise: scheduling, IPC, kernel tuning, memory management, and performance tuning
Systems Software Engineer
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$211K - $251K/yr
As a System Software Engineer, you'll focus on the runtime itself which encompasses the IPC layer ... Deep Linux expertise: scheduling, IPC, kernel tuning, memory management, and performance tuning
Systems & Software Engineer Manager
$189K - $224K/yr
Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...
Systems & Software Engineer Manager
$189K - $224K/yr
Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...
Systems & Software Engineer Manager
Wilmington, MA · On-site
$189K - $224K/yr
Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...
Systems & Software Engineer Manager
Wilmington, MA · On-site
$189K - $224K/yr
Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...
Systems Software Expert
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$171K - $202K/yr
Systems Software Expert This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will ... Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions ...
Systems Software Expert
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$171K - $202K/yr
Systems Software Expert This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will ... Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions ...
Systems Software Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$178K - $211K/yr
Building the Ansible automation, configuration management, and deployment tooling that makes ... systems software engineering experience, strong skills in a systems language such as Rust, C/C ...
Systems Software Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$178K - $211K/yr
Building the Ansible automation, configuration management, and deployment tooling that makes ... systems software engineering experience, strong skills in a systems language such as Rust, C/C ...
Ground Software Manager
Torrance, CA · On-site
$198K - $277K/yr
We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at ... As Ground Software Manager, you will lead the team responsible for the Ground Control Station (GCS ...
Ground Software Manager
Torrance, CA · On-site
$198K - $277K/yr
We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at ... As Ground Software Manager, you will lead the team responsible for the Ground Control Station (GCS ...
Systems Software Expert
Spring, TX · On-site
$154K - $182K/yr
Systems Software Expert This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will ... Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions ...
Systems Software Expert
Spring, TX · On-site
$154K - $182K/yr
Systems Software Expert This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will ... Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions ...
Systems Software Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$183K - $217K/yr
The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products ... management Effective communication skills
Systems Software Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$183K - $217K/yr
The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products ... management Effective communication skills
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Job description
Job Summary:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing innovative technologies for autonomous systems. They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive architecture decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical defense products.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
• Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment.
• Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and milestones, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Work closely with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee system integration, testing, and validation efforts to ensure designs meet military-grade performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards to support rapid development and long-term maintainability.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages.
• Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical environments.
• Previous experience as a senior or staff-level engineer in embedded, firmware, or robotics systems.
• Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments.
• Deep familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and real-time software into cohesive products.
Company:
Allen Control Systems develops autonomous defense technologies designed to detect, track, and counter unmanned aerial threats. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing innovative technologies for autonomous systems. They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive architecture decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical defense products.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
• Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment.
• Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and milestones, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Work closely with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee system integration, testing, and validation efforts to ensure designs meet military-grade performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards to support rapid development and long-term maintainability.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages.
• Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical environments.
• Previous experience as a senior or staff-level engineer in embedded, firmware, or robotics systems.
• Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments.
• Deep familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and real-time software into cohesive products.
Company:
Allen Control Systems develops autonomous defense technologies designed to detect, track, and counter unmanned aerial threats. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.