We're a European deep-tech startup building stratospheric aerospace platforms and the systems required to operate them reliably at scale.
We're looking for a hands‐on CTO to own the entire technology stack, with a strong focus on aerospace hardware and mission‐critical systems.
What you'll do
Own the technology vision and execution end‐to‐end
Lead stratospheric platform, avionics and systems development
Oversee testing, qualification, reliability and certification
Own ground segment and mission infrastructure
Coordinate system‐level integration with AI and data platforms
Build and lead a small, high‐quality engineering team
Act as a technical reference with institutional and defence partners
Who this is for
Senior background in aerospace, satellites, defence or other high‐reliability systems




Experience taking complex hardware from prototype to operations
Comfortable making technical decisions under uncertainty
Startup mindset: hands‐on, pragmatic, systems‐driven
Important to know
This is not a software‐only or AI‐only role.
This is a builder role in an early‐stage startup, where ownership, judgement and hands‐on involvement matter more than titles or processes. The environment is fast‐moving, and priorities change as the company learns and grows.
If you're someone who enjoys building real systems, taking responsibility end‐to‐end, and shaping technology from the ground up, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Chief Technology Officer (Italia)
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