AllenControlSystems
Safety Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-18T17:22:02-04:00
Key Requirements
Certifications
- OSHA
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Manufacturing
Benefits & Perks
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Allen Control Systems is
Requirements
Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
Experience conducting hazard analyses and risk assessments
Experience supporting field testing operations
on the production floor
Experience with explosives or ordnance safety
Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or similar system safety frameworks
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, and 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.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced safety professional to lead and scale our manufacturing safety program. This role will own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, training, compliance systems, and hazard controls across our facility. Our work involves industrial manufacturing processes, hazardous materials, high-energy systems, and emerging weapons-related technologies—so this role requires strong judgment, technical credibility, and the confidence to stop unsafe work when necessary.
This is a hands-on leadership position. You will spend time on the production floor, working directly with manufacturing, engineering, and leadership to proactively identify risks, strengthen safeguards, and build a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.
About the Company
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.
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.