Sr. Facilities Technician – North Austin

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 .

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Facilities Technician to support the launch and day to day operation of our manufacturing facility. You will serve as the lead facilities presence on site helping keep the building infrastructure and support systems running smoothly while partnering closely with the Facilities Manager and other cross functional teams. This is a highly visible hands on role with direct impact on uptime safety vendor coordination and the overall functionality of the site. This role will be based in North Austin and will initially train at our South Austin location.

What Youll Do

• Serve as the site lead for facilities needs at your assigned location and act as the primary point of contact when the Facilities Manager is not on site.

• Perform and oversee advanced maintenance repairs and systems troubleshooting across the facility.

• Manage site level work orders including intake prioritization routing and follow through.

• Source vendor quotes write clear scopes of work and ensure proposals are complete and ready for accounting review.

• Coordinate vendors and contractors on site including scheduling escorts quality checks and closeout documentation.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain accurate records in CMMS or other work order systems.

• Perform site inspections maintain condition logs and identify issues before they become larger problems.

• Provide day-to-day direction and support to Facilities Technicians and Facilities Associates.

• Escalate major issues with clear documentation summary and recommended next steps.

• Operate forklifts and other required equipment safely and in accordance with site protocols.

• Drive between sites or vendor locations as needed to support projects repairs and site readiness.

What Youll Need

• 7 years of experience in facilities industrial maintenance mechanical systems support or a similar hands on role in a fast paced environment.

• Strong candidates may come from mechanic or skilled trades backgrounds especially if they have supervisor or management experience solid building systems knowledge and a track record of owning projects from start to finish.

• Advanced knowledge of facility systems including HVAC operation electrical awareness mechanical systems plumbing troubleshooting and general building infrastructure.

• Proven ability to manage projects through completion coordinate vendors track timelines and keep work moving on budget.

• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members and serving as a reliable resource for troubleshooting and day to day guidance.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing industrial or defense environment is a plus.

• Strong working knowledge of CMMS work order management and maintenance documentation.

• Ability to obtain clear well scoped accounting ready quotes from vendors and contractors.

• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain and maintain certification.

• Strong judgment follow through and the ability to prioritize effectively in a rapidly growing environment.

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. #LI-AS1

Required Experience:

Senior IC