Allen Control Systems is a defense technology company that develops autonomous precision weapon systems, including the AI-powered Bullfrog remote weapon station.
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 20" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"741782aa-652f-563c-bdc7-8d2b1b3f555d|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"heading 20",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"heading20",335572020,"1",134224900,"true",268442635,"28",335559739,"100",335559738,"200",335560102,"1",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Arial",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial"]}">Company Overview:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 20">About The Role:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Engineering Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the SVP of Engineering and engineering leadership by coordinating project schedules, tracking progress, and implementing scalable project management processes across the engineering organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role will work closely with engineering leads to ensure projects are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively. The Engineering Project Coordinator will communicate engineering schedules with contract managers and sales teams to ensure company-wide alignment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in Agile project management tools such as Jira or Shortcut, with the ability to manage timelines, Gantt charts, and cross-team coordination in a fast-growing engineering environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 20">What You'll Do:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Project Planning & Coordination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":80,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the SVP of Engineering and engineering leads to coordinate engineering project schedules and priorities.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop and maintain project timelines, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking across multiple engineering initiatives. </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Track deliverables, dependencies, and risks across engineering teams. </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Monitor project progress and proactively identify schedule risks or blockers. <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Agile Project Management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":80,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and maintain project workflows within Agile project management tools (Jira, Shortcut, or similar).</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assist teams with sprint planning, backlog organization, and roadmap tracking. </li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support engineering leadership with capacity planning and resource tracking.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> Process Development & Implementation</span><span d