Chief technology officer (cto) - deep tech r&d - switzerland

H3strongChief Technology Officer (CTO) – Deep Tech RD /strong /h3p Switzerland (Valais) — Relocation from France planned for Fall 2026 /p h3strongAbout the Company /strong /h3pINAUTALENT is partnering with a pioneering deep tech RD company currently based in the French Alps, operating at the cutting edge of applied fundamental physics. /ppWorking at the intersection of strongrelativity and quantum mechanics /strong, the company is developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to redefine strongenergy production and propulsion systems /strong. /ppIn collaboration with leading international academic institutions, the organization is driven by a bold ambition:br strongtransform fundamental scientific discoveries into real-world, high-impact technologies addressing global environmental challenges. /strong /pp emThe company will relocate to Valais (Switzerland). Depending on your start date, you may initially be based in France. /em /p h3strongThe Opportunity /strong /h3pThis is not a traditional CTO role. /ppWe are looking for a strongtechnical leader and organizational builder /strong who can bring structure, speed, and execution to a highly ambitious scientific environment. /ppYou will take a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers and strongscale it into a world-class RD organization /strong, capable of turning bold theoretical concepts into strongworking prototypes /strong. /ppYou will work directly with leadership to shape the company’s trajectory—bridging strongscientific vision and operational execution /strong. /p h3strongYour Mission /strong /h3ulli Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team (engineers, physicists, hybrid profiles) /lili Build the structure, processes, and governance of a high-performing RD organization /lili Define and execute the technology and product roadmap /lili Drive projects from early-stage research to prototype (TRL 0–5) /lili Establish KPIs, tools, and operating frameworks to improve execution /lili Accelerate delivery while maintaining scientific rigor /lili Develop and mentor future technical leaders /lili Foster a culture of strongownership, excellence, and accountability /strong /lili Partner closely with founders and leadership to align vision and execution /li /ul pstrongRequirements /strong /ph3strongWhat You Bring /strong /h3h3strongTechnical Background /strong /h3ulli Strong engineering foundation (exposure to applied physics is a strong plus) /lili Engineering-driven mindset (vs. purely theoretical profile) /lili Experience in hardware and advanced technology development, ideally in areas such as: /liulli RF systems (Radio Frequency) /lili Plasma physics /lili High-voltage systems /lili Quantum vacuum / field theory /lili Electromechanical systems /li /ulli Proven ability to operate in complex, cutting-edge scientific environments /lili Strong expertise in strongapplied technology and product development /strong /li /ul h3strongLeadership Execution /strong /h3ulli Proven experience in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, Head of Engineering, Director…) /lili Track record of managing and scaling technical teams (15+ people) /lili Experience structuring RD organizations (processes, roles, governance) /lili Ability to build and evolve organizations in high-growth environments /li /ulpYou are known for your ability to: /pulli Bring strongstructure and clarity /strong to fast-moving, ambiguous environments /lili Drive strongexecution and delivery at pace /strong /lili Coach and elevate experienced engineers and technical contributors /lili Challenge scientific assumptions with a pragmatic, inventive mindset /lili Translate bold ideas into strongclear, actionable roadmaps /strong /li /ul h3strongLeadership Style /strong /h3ulli Strong, credible leadership capable of engaging highly technical teams /lili Ability to introduce structure strongwithout limiting innovation /strong /lili Highly execution-focused and results-driven /lili High standards for quality, rigor, and performance /lili Comfortable navigating uncertainty while providing direction /lili Excellent communication with senior scientific stakeholders /lili Collaborative mindset, especially with founders and executive leadership /li /ulp You are a strongpragmatic visionary /strong: able to turn complex, ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes. /ppstrongBenefits /strong /ph3strongWhy This Role /strong /h3p Work on strongfirst-principles scientific challenges /strong with real-world impact /pp Build and shape a strongdeep tech organization from the ground up /strong /pp Operate at the frontier of physics and engineering /pp Contribute to technologies that could redefine strongenergy and propulsion /strongbr /p