9 Mothers (YC P26) Is Hiring in Austin, TX
🚀 Join the Mission at 9 Mothers (YC P26)
9 Mothers is currently expanding its team in Austin, Texas. We are dedicated to the development of advanced counter-drone technology, operating at the intersection of AI perception and kinetic engagement.
Our Engineering Philosophy
We believe in shipping hardware with the velocity of software. Our focus is on the kill chain—the seamless integration of perception and engagement.
"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."
How We Operate:
- Ownership: The engineers doing the actual work are the ones who define the specifications.
- Integration: We co-locate autonomous perception, terminal engagement, and manufacturable hardware design in a single room.
- Feedback Loops: We prioritize real-world data over
static roadmap decks promised six months ago. - User-Centric: The operators who will actually carry the equipment are integrated into the process from Week 1, rather than just appearing during final acceptance testing.
Design Constraints
We don't just build for performance; we build for reality. Our primary constraints include:
- Serviceability
- Manufacturability
- Cost-per-shot, represented as:
The Development Cycle
Open Opportunities
We are seeking talent across Audio ML, DSP, Systems, and Software. All roles are onsite in Austin and are located adjacent to the range.
| Department | Role | Count | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perception | Perception Engineer | 1 | [Apply] |
| Hardware | Manufacturing Engineering Lead | 1 | [Apply] |
| Hardware | Senior Optomechanical Engineer | 1 | [Apply] |
| Software | UAS Pilot | 1 | [Apply] |
| Software | Radar Engineer | 1 | [Apply] |
| Software | Robotics Software Engineer | 1 | [Apply] |
| Executive | Chief of Staff | 1 | [Apply] |
Application Checklist
- Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.
- Comfortable working onsite/range-adjacent.
- Driven by fast iteration and hardware deployment.
- Ready to own the spec.
Don't see your perfect fit?
If your specific title isn't listed but you possess the skills to help us win, we still want to hear from you.
Contact us directly at: jobs@9mothers.com
def apply_to_9_mothers(candidate):
if candidate.is_talented and candidate.hates_slow_programs:
return "Send email to jobs@9mothers.com"
else:
return "Keep building"