9 Mothers (YC P26) Is Hiring in Austin, TX

9 Mothers is hiring engineers to build counter‑drone systems in Austin, emphasizing rapid, hardware‑centric development at "software tempo." The work centers on AI perception, kinetic terminal engagement, and closing the kill chain with systems designed, built, instrumented, and iterated in the same space. The team pitches short iteration loops with real range telemetry and live‑fire testing, operator input from week one, and strict design constraints around cost‑per‑shot, serviceability, manufacturability, setup time, and human factors so systems can be fielded affordably by the U.S. and allies. The culture promises ownership of whole systems rather than isolated tickets, hands‑on bench work, and frequent range days feeding next‑day specs.

Recruiting is for 11 onsite, range‑adjacent roles in Austin across perception, robotics, hardware engineering, and field/integration software - examples include Senior Perception Engineer; Senior and Staff Robotics Engineers; R&D Test Engineers (junior and senior); Manufacturing Engineering Lead; Technical Project Manager; Field Applications and Integration Engineers; and Electronics/Hardware Buyers. Applicants who don’t see an exact fit are encouraged to reach out; recruiters should not contact the company. Practical details: ITAR registered, CAGE 11NF2, DUNS 14‑483‑9928, and hiring contact [email protected].