About the 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)