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Job Title CTO / Head of Engineering
Salary Not Disclosed + Equity
Company Description Early-stage industrial tech startup
Job Description Join as the first technical hire and CTO at a venture-backed startup bridging physical and digital engineering. You will own the entire technical roadmap, from building full-stack software to leading R&D for physical systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a company operating in the aerospace and defense sector.
Location London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- True founding role with maximum ownership as the very first technical hire in a venture-backed business.
- Unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical and software engineering within high-impact industries.
- Backed by top-tier venture capital, providing the resources and runway to build a transformative product from zero to one.
What You Will Do
- Lead the architecture and development of the entire technical stack, including front-end, back-end, and design.
- Drive research and development initiatives, integrating mechanical engineering principles with sophisticated software systems.
- Collaborate directly with the founder to define the product roadmap and execute the technical vision for the company.
The ideal candidate
- Strong background in both software engineering and mechanical engineering, ideally with experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
- Proven track record of building in high-stakes environments, whether at a fast-paced startup or a major manufacturing firm.
- Highly driven, proactive builder who thrives in early-stage ambiguity and can handle everything from coding to hardware design.
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