Android Developer Intern, 2027

About the Role

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company seeking an Android Developer Intern for Summer 2027. This on-site internship in Austin, TX, is approximately 10–12 weeks long and is a paid position. Interns will work alongside engineers and product teams to design and improve interfaces for real-time technology, including mobile and embedded applications, and internal tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on user interfaces for Android, tablet, embedded, and internal applications.
• Work closely with engineers to bring designs to life using technologies such as Jetpack Compose and modern Android UI frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into thoughtful design solutions.
• Design for real-time systems where responsiveness, clarity, and reliability matter.
• Explore interaction patterns for touchscreens, gamepads/controllers, and other input methods.
• Help establish and maintain consistent UI patterns and design systems across applications.
• Participate in user feedback, usability testing, and iterative design reviews.
• Communicate design decisions clearly and incorporate feedback from both technical and non-technical teammates.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in 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 Android mobile development.
• A portfolio or examples of work demonstrating your approach to solving user problems through design.
• 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.

Qualifications (You'll Stand Out)

• Experience designing interfaces for mobile, tablet, embedded, or real-time applications.
• Experience with Android, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, or other mobile development technologies.
• Experience designing for game-like interactions, simulations, controllers, or other non-traditional input methods.
• Experience collaborating directly with software engineers to implement designs.
• Interest in embedded systems, robotics, autonomy, or other technically complex products.