# Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Deep Tech R&D - Switzerland

> INAUTALENT · Martigny, Switzerland · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-24

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Deep Tech R&D**

📍 Switzerland (Valais) — Relocation from France planned for Fall 2026

### **About the Company**

INAUTALENT is partnering with a pioneering deep tech R&D company currently based in the French Alps, operating at the cutting edge of applied fundamental physics.

Working at the intersection of **relativity and quantum mechanics**, the company is developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to redefine **energy production and propulsion systems**.

In collaboration with leading international academic institutions, the organization is driven by a bold ambition:  
👉 **transform fundamental scientific discoveries into real-world, high-impact technologies addressing global environmental challenges.**

📍 _The company will relocate to Valais (Switzerland). Depending on your start date, you may initially be based in France._

### **The Opportunity**

This is not a traditional CTO role.

We are looking for a **technical leader and organizational builder** who can bring structure, speed, and execution to a highly ambitious scientific environment.

You will take a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers and **scale it into a world-class R&D organization**, capable of turning bold theoretical concepts into **working prototypes**.

You will work directly with leadership to shape the company’s trajectory—bridging **scientific vision and operational execution**.

### **Your Mission**

-   Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team (engineers, physicists, hybrid profiles)
-   Build the structure, processes, and governance of a high-performing R&D organization
-   Define and execute the technology and product roadmap
-   Drive projects from early-stage research to prototype (TRL 0–5)
-   Establish KPIs, tools, and operating frameworks to improve execution
-   Accelerate delivery while maintaining scientific rigor
-   Develop and mentor future technical leaders
-   Foster a culture of **ownership, excellence, and accountability**
-   Partner closely with founders and leadership to align vision and execution

## Requirements

### **What You Bring**

### **Technical Background**

-   Strong engineering foundation (exposure to applied physics is a strong plus)
-   Engineering-driven mindset (vs. purely theoretical profile)
-   Experience in hardware and advanced technology development, ideally in areas such as:

-   RF systems (Radio Frequency)
-   Plasma physics
-   High-voltage systems
-   Quantum vacuum / field theory
-   Electromechanical systems

-   Proven ability to operate in complex, cutting-edge scientific environments
-   Strong expertise in **applied technology and product development**

### **Leadership & Execution**

-   Proven experience in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, Head of Engineering, Director…)
-   Track record of managing and scaling technical teams (15+ people)
-   Experience structuring R&D organizations (processes, roles, governance)
-   Ability to build and evolve organizations in high-growth environments

You are known for your ability to:

-   Bring **structure and clarity** to fast-moving, ambiguous environments
-   Drive **execution and delivery at pace**
-   Coach and elevate experienced engineers and technical contributors
-   Challenge scientific assumptions with a pragmatic, inventive mindset
-   Translate bold ideas into **clear, actionable roadmaps**

### **Leadership Style**

-   Strong, credible leadership capable of engaging highly technical teams
-   Ability to introduce structure **without limiting innovation**
-   Highly execution-focused and results-driven
-   High standards for quality, rigor, and performance
-   Comfortable navigating uncertainty while providing direction
-   Excellent communication with senior scientific stakeholders
-   Collaborative mindset, especially with founders and executive leadership

👉 You are a **pragmatic visionary**: able to turn complex, ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes.

## Benefits

### **Why This Role**

Work on **first-principles scientific challenges** with real-world impact

Build and shape a **deep tech organization from the ground up**

Operate at the frontier of physics and engineering

Contribute to technologies that could redefine **energy and propulsion**

## Apply

[Apply at INAUTALENT](https://apply.workable.com/inautalent/j/B28E8A74CA/apply)

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