9 Mothers (YC P26) is hiring in Austin to build counter-drone systems that combine AI perception, kinetic engagement, and the end-to-end kill chain. The team emphasizes fast hardware-on-software tempo: instrumented short iteration loops with live range telemetry, rapid bench rework, and operators involved from week one so mass, setup time, and human factors drive design. Cost-per-shot, serviceability, and manufacturability are explicit constraints - teams own whole systems rather than tasks on a Jira board - and work is done onsite in a range-adjacent facility under an ITAR-registered setup.
Seven roles are open across perception, hardware, software, and executive functions, including Perception Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Lead, Senior Optomechanical Engineer, UAS Pilot, Radar Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, and Chief of Staff. A typical day mixes range setup, live-fire iterations, operator debriefs, and hands-on bench work. Candidates who fit but don’t see a perfect match are invited to reach out; recruiters should not contact the company. Hiring is Austin-based; inquiries go to [email protected].
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