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9 Mothers · 2 days ago

Robotics Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $400K/yr

9 Mothers is a funded startup building autonomous machines for defense markets, focusing on countering small, fast FPV suicide drones. They are seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer to design and implement the physical control systems of their interceptor platforms, playing a critical role in ensuring vehicle stability and precise maneuvers in combat.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement high‑bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID control) to ensure vehicle stability and enable high‑speed, precise maneuvers under dynamic load

Write high‑quality, efficient code (primarily Rust, C, or C++) to control and manage actuators, motor drivers (via CAN bus), and sensors on a real‑time operating system (RTOS)

Integrate and fuse sensor data from cameras and IMUs (using methods such as EKF/UKF) on embedded systems (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) to achieve reliable, real‑time state estimation

Act as the final link in the autonomy chain, translating tracking output from the computer vision system into reliable motor commands that accurately steer the interceptor

Define, build, and maintain Python tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment

Qualification

Control theoryEmbedded systemsRust programmingC/C++ programmingNVIDIA JetsonSensor integrationPython toolsPassion for roboticsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Control theory & embedded systems: Strong grasp of PID control, motor drivers, CAN bus, and RTOS fundamentals. Expertise in designing control and performance for robotics applications

Programming/frameworks: Hands‑on experience building embedded robotics systems. Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for speed and direct hardware interaction

Hardware: Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and camera pipelines. Skilled in managing scopes, logic/CAN analyzers, and basic rework

Compliance: This position requires access to export‑controlled information under ITAR. Only U.S. persons are permitted to access such information

Must be willing to submit to a background check