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.
CTO / Head of Engineering at early-stage industrial tech startup
Are you an engineer who thrives at the intersection of bits and atoms? We’re looking for a founding CTO to join a venture-backed startup building the future of industrial engineering. As the first technical hire, you will own the entire stack—from software architecture to physical R&D. We need a rare talent with deep experience in both mechanical and software engineering, ideally within the aerospace or defense sectors. This is a high-ownership, zero-to-one role offering significant equity and the chance to shape a company's technical destiny from day one. If you are a builder ready to lead, this is for you.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Early-stage industrial tech startup
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.
Who this is a fit for
- 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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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.
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