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, s...