Chief Technology Officer

Overview

Direct technology vision, architecture, and engineering for nuclear hardware and software.

Key Responsibilities

• robotics automation
• product development
• design excellence
• supply chain
• technology strategy
• team leadership

Tasks

-Team Leadership: Build, scale, and mentor a world-class engineering team across hardware (mechanical, nuclear, electrical) and software (controls, embedded systems, simulation). -Risk Management: Evaluate and mitigate technical and regulatory risks, ensuring engineering practices are compliant, innovative, and future proof. -Supply Chain Optimization: Lead the development and optimization of the upstream supply chain for critical nuclear reactor components—ensuring quality, traceability, cost efficiency, and supplier reliability. -Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with regulatory, commercial, and operations teams to ensure alignment with licensing, compliance, and market needs. -Technology Strategy: Define and drive the company’s technical vision, product architecture, and R&D priorities across nuclear systems, automation, and digital platforms. -Design Excellence: Lead or supervise the design of reactor components, robotics systems, automation tools, and software platforms with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability. -External Representation: Represent the company in technical discussions with partners, investors, regulators, and strategic stakeholders. -Lead the technology strategy for one of the most ambitious energy startups. -Robotics & Automation: Spearhead the integration of robotics and automated systems for maintenance, diagnostics, and deployment within nuclear environments. -Scaling & Industrialization: Develop scalable manufacturing, automation, and deployment strategies for transitioning from prototype to production and field implementation. -Product Development: Oversee end-to-end product development, including design, prototyping, testing, iteration, and scaling into production.

Requirements

• ms/phd
• 15+ years
• robotics
• ai/ml
• embedded
• digital twins

What You Bring

-Ability to recruit, inspire, and lead multidisciplinary technical teams in a fast-paced start-up environment. -Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field. -15+ years in hardware/software engineering, with a strong track record of designing and scaling complex systems. -Experience in the nuclear energy sector, or in regulated industries with complex safety and compliance requirements. -Proven leadership experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar at a technology, industrial, or energy company. -Background in industrial design, mechanical systems, or nuclear technologies with demonstrated systems-level thinking. -Deep experience in robotics and automation, preferably in high-reliability or mission critical applications. -Experience taking products from R&D through prototype, testing, production, and deployment. -Strong understanding of engineering best practices, safety standards, and regulatory environments in the energy or industrial sector. -Familiarity with embedded systems, control software, AI/ML for automation, and digital twins.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits. -Medical, dental, vision plans -Generous vacation policy, plus holidays -Competitive compensation packages -401k with company match -Work with a highly collaborative, mission-aligned team.

About The Nuclear Company

-Founded with a mission to transform the nuclear industry, providing cutting-edge solutions in engineering and operations. -Specializes in delivering turnkey services, from early-stage engineering to full-scale nuclear facility construction and operations. -Has a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from nuclear power plants to critical infrastructure in the energy sector. -A trusted partner for governments and private enterprises, known for its ability to handle complex, high-risk projects. -Utilizes advanced technologies and industry-leading expertise to maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency. -The company focuses on sustainable nuclear energy solutions that meet global energy demands while minimizing environmental impact. -Recognized for its deep technical expertise in the nuclear sector and its successful delivery of major energy projects worldwide. -With a robust global presence, the company continues to expand its footprint, contributing to the future of clean energy.

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