Robotics Software Engineer

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Robotics Software Engineer in USA

9 Mothers
Full time
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USA
09/29/2026
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Austin, TX

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-bandwidth software control loops and advanced control algorithms, including PID control, for vehicle stability and precise maneuvers.
Write efficient embedded software in Rust, C, or C++ to control actuators, motor drivers, and sensors via CAN bus on an RTOS.
Integrate and fuse camera and IMU data using EKF/UKF methods on embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson.
Translate computer-vision tracking outputs into reliable motor commands for autonomous interceptor steering.
Build and maintain Python tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD.
Work with robotic components including actuators, controllers, compute systems, and sensors.

Requirements

Strong understanding of control theory, PID control, motor drivers, CAN bus, RTOS fundamentals, and robotics control performance.
Hands-on experience building embedded robotics systems.
Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for high-performance, direct hardware interaction.
Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and camera pipelines.
Ability to use scopes, logic analyzers, and CAN analyzers, with basic hardware rework skills.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check.
Preferred: experience with ROS2, DDS, model-predictive or adaptive control, PCB design, EMC, safety-critical workflows, defense startups, or security clearances.

Benefits

Meaningful early equity and direct influence over the product roadmap.
Mission-critical work developing counter-drone defense systems.
Onsite Austin, Texas role with a new prototyping lab, NVIDIA Jetsons, high-end scopes, and 3-D printers.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, plus 50% coverage of dependent healthcare premiums.
Unlimited PTO and direct access to company founders.
Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Austin.
Full-time employment; candidates outside Austin may be flown in for the onsite interview.

Salary: $100k - $270k/yr

9 Mothers

9 Mothers builds AI-enabled counter-unmanned aerial systems for defense and security operators. Its first product, EDDA, is an autonomous point-defense platform that detects, tracks, and neutralizes Group 1 small drone threats. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the privately hel...

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