Chief Technology Officer

Talascend is currently seeking a Chief Technology Officer for a direct hire remote opportunity.

Our client has spent the last year developing functional prototypes, and is now bringing in a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are looking for a technically exceptional and operationally strategic CTO who brings a deep background in advanced energy systems — ideally within nuclear engineering, aerospace, or defense sectors — has knowledge and connections in the relevant regulatory space, is comfortable working in a startup environment, and ideally has previously been involved in building and scaling hardware. The CTO will play a central role in refining and executing our technical roadmap, scaling a world-class engineering team, and ensuring technical alignment with our business and regulatory strategies. Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company’s technical vision and execution strategy.
• Test and scale prototype designs into manufacturable, safe, and certifiable systems.
• Lead and grow a high-performance engineering team, including mentoring, recruiting, and building organizational structure as the company grows.
• Collaborate closely with the founding team to align product development with business milestones, fundraising efforts, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee system-level integration across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and nuclear domains.
• Navigate the technical and regulatory complexity of deploying advanced energy systems, including nuclear-related compliance, safety, and validation.
• Serve as a key external voice to partners, customers, and investors regarding technical credibility and feasibility.

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