Ph3bChief Technology Officer (CTO) – Deep Tech RD /b /h3 pSwitzerland (Valais) — Relocation from France planned for Fall 2026 /p h3bAbout the Company /b /h3 pINAUTALENT is partnering with a pioneering deep tech RD company currently based in the French Alps, operating at the cutting edge of applied fundamental physics. /p pWorking at the intersection of brelativity and quantum mechanics /b, the company is developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to redefine benergy production and propulsion systems /b. /p pIn collaboration with leading international academic institutions, the organization is driven by a bold ambition: btransform fundamental scientific discoveries into real-world, high-impact technologies addressing global environmental challenges. /b /p pThe company will relocate to Valais (Switzerland). Depending on your start date, you may initially be based in France. /p h3bThe Opportunity /b /h3 pThis is not a traditional CTO role. /p pWe are looking for a btechnical leader and organizational builder /b who can bring structure, speed, and execution to a highly ambitious scientific environment. /p pYou will take a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers and scale it into a world‑class RD organization, capable of turning bold theoretical concepts into bworking prototypes /b. /p pYou will work directly with leadership to shape the company’s trajectory—bridging bscientific vision and operational execution /b. /p h3bYour Mission /b /h3 ul liLead and scale a multidisciplinary team (engineers, physicists, hybrid profiles) /li liBuild the structure, processes, and governance of a high-performing RD organization /li liDefine and execute the technology and product roadmap /li liDrive projects from early-stage research to prototype (TRL 0–5) /li liEstablish KPIs, tools, and operating frameworks to improve executionAccelerate delivery while maintaining scientific rigor /li liDevelop and mentor future technical leaders /li liFoster a culture of bownership, excellence, and accountability /b /li liPartner closely with founders and leadership to align vision and execution /li /ul pbRequirements /b /p h3bWhat You Bring /b /h3 h3bTechnical Background /b /h3 ul liStrong engineering foundation (exposure to applied physics is a strong plus) /li liEngineering-driven mindset (vs. purely theoretical profile) /li liExperience in hardware and advanced technology development, ideally in areas such as: ul liRF systems (Radio Frequency) /li liPlasma physics /li liHigh-voltage systems /li liQuantum vacuum / field theory /li liElectromechanical systems /li /ul /li liProven ability to operate in complex, cutting‑edge scientific environments /li liStrong expertise in bapplied technology and product development /b /li /ul h3bLeadership Execution /b /h3 ul liProven experience in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, Head of Engineering, Director…) /li liTrack record of managing and scaling technical teams (15+ people) /li liExperience structuring RD organizations (processes, roles, governance) /li liAbility to build and evolve organizations in high-growth environments /li /ul pYou are known for your ability to: /p ul liBring bstructure and clarity /b to fast-moving, ambiguous environments /li liDrive bexecution and delivery at pace /b /li liCoach and elevate experienced engineers and technical contributors /li liChallenge scientific assumptions with a pragmatic, inventive mindset /li liTranslate bold ideas into bclear, actionable roadmaps /b /li /ul h3bLeadership Style /b /h3 ul liStrong, credible leadership capable of engaging highly technical teams /li liAbility to introduce structure bwithout limiting innovation /b /li liHighly execution‑focused and results‑driven /li liHigh standards for quality, rigor, and performance /li liComfortable navigating uncertainty while providing direction /li liExcellent communication with senior scientific stakeholders /li liCollaborative mindset, especially with founders and executive leadership /li /ul pYou are a bpragmatic visionary /b: able to turn complex, ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes. /p h3bBenefits /b /h3 h3bWhy This Role /b /h3 pWork on bfirst‑principles scientific challenges /b with real‑world impact /p pBuild and shape a bdeep tech organization from the ground up /b /p pOperate at the frontier of physics and engineering /p pContribute to technologies that could redefine benergy and propulsion /b. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr