Our client is a venture-backed, early-stage deep-tech company developing next-generation energy systems that integrate advanced physics, complex hardware, and scalable infrastructure.
Backed by experienced founders and technical leaders, the company is tackling a fundamentally new approach to energy generation, with a focus on bringing novel technology from concept to real-world deployment.
The Opportunity
We are supporting our client in hiring a Head / VP of Engineering to lead execution of a first-of-kind hardware platform from detailed design through to initial deployment.
This individual will be responsible for translating a highly ambitious technical vision into:
- A structured engineering program
- A high-performing team
- Fully functioning hardware systems
This role sits at the intersection of:
- Advanced physical systems
- Complex hardware integration
- Real-world deployment
What You’ll Do
Engineering Execution & Program Leadership
- Own end-to-end technical execution across multiple engineering domains
- Drive the master engineering schedule, including:
- Critical path management
- Subsystem dependencies
- Program risk identification
- Lead cross-functional design reviews across all engineering disciplines
- Oversee progression from:
- Concept → Prototype → Testing → Deployment
Systems Integration
- Lead integration across multiple subsystems, ensuring alignment across:
- Interfaces
- Performance targets
- Operational constraints
- Drive system-level decision-making across engineering functions
- Ensure effective coordination between hardware, systems, and integration teams
Team Building & Leadership
- Build and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization
- Own hiring strategy and organizational structure
- Recruit senior engineering talent across multiple technical areas
- Establish a high-performance culture focused on:
- Ownership
- Execution
- Velocity
Vendor & External Partnerships
- Lead technical evaluation and selection of key suppliers
- Own technical specifications for major hardware components
- Manage relationships with external engineering partners and vendors
Engineering Standards & Quality
- Establish and maintain engineering processes for:
- Design documentation
- Configuration control
- Change management
- Balance rigor with speed—ensuring quality without slowing execution
- Champion a build-and-test approach, using real-world data to inform decisions
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of engineering experience in complex hardware environments
- Proven track record of delivering first-of-kind or highly complex systems
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations