Full Stack Android Developer

Department: Engineering

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: FullTime

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.

About The Role:

We are looking for an Android Developer to join our team, focusing on building performant, real-time Android applications that power our next-generation remote weapon systems. This role requires strong native Android development skills in Kotlin. Experience with game or simulation-style applications on Android is highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment with cutting-edge technology and direct impact on product design and function.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop native Android applications using Kotlin for performance-critical use cases.

• Build and maintain Jetpack Compose interfaces for Android-based tablets and embedded systems.

• Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless communication across systems.

• Optimize applications for responsiveness, low latency, and smooth user interactions in demanding environments.

• Support game-like interactions such as joystick/gamepad input and visual targeting overlays.

• Work with product managers and UX/UI designers to implement clean, functional interfaces tailored for defense applications.

• Stay current with Android development trends, continuously improving application architecture and performance.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and team performance.

What You'll Need:

• A strong passion for Android development and building responsive, real-time systems.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Android development with proven proficiency in Kotlin and Java.

• Experience with state management using MVVM/MVI patterns, Kotlin Flows, and Jetpack Compose.

• Experience with Android Studio and Gradle, including build configuration, dependency management, and build variants/flavors.

• Familiarity with game development concepts, input handling (e.g., controllers), and UI/UX for fast interaction.

• Experience working with RESTful APIs and WebSockets.

• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD workflows, and writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code.

• A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.
  

You'll Stand Out:

• Experience with Compose Multiplatform

• Experience with Multi Display / Presentation API

• Experience building or contributing to Android games or simulations

• Knowledge of real-time data handling and performance optimization

• Exposure to cloud services like AWS or GCP, and tools like Docker or Kubernetes

• Previous work with ruggedized or embedded Android devices
  

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.