Chief Technology Officer
The Nuclear CompanyColumbia, South Carolina, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Reno, Nevada, United States • Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Posted October 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors.
Job Description
The Nuclear Company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive the overall technology vision, product architecture, and engineering execution across both hardware and software domains. The role requires a dynamic technical leader with a strong background in engineering design, experience scaling industrial or tech-based companies, and a passion for solving high-impact energy challenges.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar at a technology, industrial, or energy company.
- 15+ years in hardware/software engineering, with a strong track record of designing and scaling complex systems.
- Deep experience in robotics and automation, preferably in high-reliability or mission critical applications.
- Background in industrial design, mechanical systems, or nuclear technologies with demonstrated systems-level thinking.
- Experience taking products from R&D through prototype, testing, production, and deployment.
- Strong understanding of engineering best practices, safety standards, and regulatory environments in the energy or industrial sector.
- Ability to recruit, inspire, and lead multidisciplinary technical teams in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
