Senior Robotics Engineer — Autonomous Defense (Austin)

9 Mothers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Roadmap influence

Mission-critical work

Fully equipped lab

Premium insurance

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

9 Mothers Defense is seeking an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to design and implement the physical control systems—the body—of our interceptor platforms. You will develop high‑bandwidth control loops, integrate sensors, and ensure stable, precise maneuvers in dynamic environments.

You should be proficient in Rust, C or C++, work with RTOS, CAN bus, and NVIDIA Jetson hardware, and contribute to a fast‑moving, defense‑focused team based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Control theory & embedded systems: Strong grasp of PID control, motor drivers, CAN bus, and RTOS fundamentals.
• Programming/frameworks: Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for speed and direct hardware interaction.
• Hardware: Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and camera pipelines; able to use scopes and CAN analyzers.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms for stability and high‑speed maneuvers.
• Write high‑quality, efficient code (Rust, C, or C++) to control actuators, motor drivers, and sensors on RTOS.
• Integrate sensor data from cameras and IMUs on embedded systems for state estimation.
• Translate tracking output into reliable motor commands for the interceptor.
• Define, build, and maintain Python tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD.

Skills

PID control

CAN bus

RTOS

Embedded systems

Rust/C/C++

Real-time programming

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Job description

9 Mothers Defense is seeking an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to design and implement the physical control systems—the body—of our interceptor platforms. You will develop high‑bandwidth control loops, integrate sensors, and ensure stable, precise maneuvers in dynamic environments.

You should be proficient in Rust, C or C++, work with RTOS, CAN bus, and NVIDIA Jetson hardware, and contribute to a fast‑moving, defense‑focused team based in Austin, TX.