About this role
Location: Onsite — Austin, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk
About 9 Mothers
The modern battlefield has changed. Cheap, autonomous suicide drones have turned the tactical advantage upside down, and the world is looking for a solution. At 9 Mothers, we aren’t just "innovating"—we are building the shield.
Backed by top-tier investors, we develop AI powered machines designed to intercept and neutralize Group 1/sUAS threats in real-time. Our flagship product is a low-power, counter-drone system built for the edge—on vehicles, at bases, or in a soldier's pack.
About the Role
9 Mothers builds hardware in Austin, TX, and this role is the single point of contact for everything that comes into or leaves our building. You own receiving end to end: every package, every packing list, every handoff to the person waiting on it. No prior experience is required. What matters most is that you are reliable and detail-oriented, because a shipment that is misplaced or logged wrong stalls the people who need it.
What You'll Do
Receive every delivery to the building and check it against its packing list
Log each shipment in our receiving system and keep packing lists filed and traceable
Organize incoming packages so anything can be found quickly
Notify recipients when their items arrive and hand them off
For outbound shipments, package and label the item, drive it to the carrier, and confirm it has gone out
Keep the receiving area clean and orderly
What We're Looking For
Reliable: you are here every day, on time, and no delivery goes uncaught
Detail-oriented: you check quantities and part numbers against the packing list and don't let a discrepancy slide
Organized, with basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, or an inventory/receiving system)
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Able to lift and move packages up to 50 lb
Prior receiving, shipping, warehouse, or inventory experience is a plus but not required
Hours & Location
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., onsite in Austin, TX
The hours are fixed so someone is always on hand for every delivery window
Benefits
Meaningful Early Equity: You aren't just an employee; you are a foundational owner. Your contributions directly drive the value of your stake in the company.
Direct Roadmap Influence: Forget the bureaucracy of big defense. You will have a seat at the table, directly shaping our product and technology trajectory from day one.
Mission-Critical Work: We don't build for "what if." We build systems the Department of War actively needs to counter immediate, real-world threats.
The Builder's Playground: Work in a brand-new lab fully optimized for rapid prototyping, equipped with NVIDIA Jetsons, high-end scopes, and 3-D printers.
100% Employer-Paid Premiums: We cover 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums and cover 50% of healthcare premiums for your dependents.
Unlimited PTO: We value results, not clock-watching. Take the time you need to stay sharp and recharge.
Zero Red Tape: You have the autonomy to make technical decisions that would take months of committee approval at a larger firm.
Austin-Based Culture: Join an onsite team in Austin, TX, where we prioritize high-bandwidth collaboration and rapid field-testing.
Relocation Assistance: We want the best talent in the room. If you aren't in Austin yet, we’ll help you get here, to make your transition to the Silicon Hills seamless.
About the Interview
Initial screen with recruiter (30 min phone call)
Virtual interview with Director of Hardware Operations (30 min via MS Teams)
Onsite interview at our Austin facility (1 hour in-person)
About 9 Mothers
Counter Drone Systems. $1.6m sales. We delivered for the DoW.