Software Engineering Intern, UX/UI 2027

Allen Control Systems · Engineering

Where: Austin, TX
Posted: 4 days ago

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.

What you'd do

Experience designing interfaces for mobile, tablet, embedded, or real-time applications.
Experience with Android, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, or other mobile development technologies.
Experience creating interactive prototypes or working with production design systems.
Experience designing for game-like interactions, simulations, controllers, or other non-traditional input methods.
Familiarity with accessibility, responsive design, and usability principles.
Experience collaborating directly with software engineers to implement designs.
Coursework or project experience in human-computer interaction, computer science, or interaction design.
Interest in embedded systems, robotics, autonomy, or other technically complex products.
Direct impact: Your work contributes to products that are built for real-world use — not stuck in a slide deck.
Real ownership: You'll work directly with the engineers and product team building Bullfrog and contribute to real product decisions from day one.

What they want

Currently pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Coursework, project, or internship experience in UI/UX design, interaction design, product design, or front-end/mobile development.
A portfolio or examples of work demonstrating your approach to solving user problems through design. This can include class projects, personal projects, apps, prototypes, or previous internships.
Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma or similar software.
An interest in designing interfaces for technical, real-time, or complex systems.
Strong attention to detail and an instinct for creating simple, intuitive user experiences.
Curiosity about how software is built and a willingness to work closely with engineers.
Basic understanding of software development concepts and how UI connects to application logic.
A builder's mindset: you'd rather create something, get feedback, and iterate than wait for a perfect spec.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain the thinking behind your design decisions.