About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will work directly with the engineers building the Bullfrog system. This is a full-time, hands-on role where you contribute to real projects that impact national security. You will work on-site in Austin during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Translate high-level mission requirements for Bullfrog into clear, testable specifications.
- Manage systems integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls to understand how requirements create constraints between subsystems.
- Assist with verification planning and test support, including designing test approaches and reviewing results.
- Perform engineering analysis through modeling, simulation, or margin and budget analysis to ground trade-offs in data.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Project experience or coursework in requirements definition, verification planning, or systems integration.
- Ability to perform engineering analysis using modeling, simulation, or data tools.
- A structured approach to problem-solving and an interest in how subsystem interfaces and assumptions affect system performance.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas (on-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems builds robotic solutions for the defense and national security sectors. The company develops hardware and software for robotic weapon stations. It integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the precision of weapon systems. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm also operates an office in Alexandria, Virginia. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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