9 Mothers Defense
9 Mothers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex mechanisms for counter-drone systems, focusing on motion, durability, and field-ready performance. The role involves hands-on prototyping, kinematic analysis, and troubleshooting mechanical failures to ensure reliable operation under demanding conditions. This position requires deep expertise in mechanism design, GD&T, and practical engineering judgment to solve critical hardware challenges.
9 Mothers is an AI mission systems company building counter-drone (C-sUAS) defense systems for the U.S. Government, based in Austin, TX. Their product line — including Edda, an AI-powered point defense turret — is purpose-built to detect, track, and engage high-speed FPV suicide drones at close range with low cost and autonomous capability. The company applies a software-discipline approach to hardware, delivering a full kill chain across detection, tracking, and engagement systems.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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