🚀 Now Hiring: 9 Mothers (YC P26) in Austin, TX

9 Mothers is expanding its team in Austin, Texas. We are dedicated to the development of advanced counter-drone technology, integrating AI-driven perception and kinetic engagement to finalize the kill chain.

Our Engineering Philosophy

We believe in moving hardware at the speed of software. We aren't interested in the traditional, sluggish pace of defense contracting.

"If you've ever shipped hardware inside a slow program of record and thought we should be doing this in months, not years — this is the team for you."

Our approach is defined by:

• Integrated Development: Perception, engagement, and manufacturability are all handled in a single room.
• Data-Driven Iteration: We prioritize actual telemetry and instrumentation over static roadmap decks created six months ago.
• User-Centric Design: The end-users (the people carrying the gear) are integrated into the process from Week 1, rather than just appearing at the final acceptance test.

The "Kill Chain" Workflow

Design Constraints & Metrics

We don't just build for functionality; we build for the real world. Our success is measured by:

• Low cost-per-shot
• Ease of serviceability
• Scalable manufacturability

In mathematical terms, we optimize for: $\text{Operational Value} = \frac{\text{Engagement Precision} \times \text{Reliability}}{\text{Cost per Shot}}$

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🛠 Open Positions

We are currently seeking experts in audio ML, DSP, systems, and software. All roles are onsite in Austin, located adjacent to the testing range.

Technical Stack Summary

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  "location": "Austin, TX",
  "focus": ["Counter-Drone", "AI Perception", "Kinetic Engagement"],
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    "hardware": 4,
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Don't see your exact fit?

If you possess the skills we need but your specific title isn't listed above, we still want to hear from you. Please reach out directly via email: jobs@9mothers.com.

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