Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (Hardware)Greater DC, hybridReady to stop reporting to the CTO and become one?This role puts you on the top technical seat for hardware that really matters.What you'll getThis business builds advanced hardware systems for demanding customers and governments, and now needs a CTO to build its hardware.The top technical seat, not a seat under itDecisions that are still open. Suppliers, parts and firmware for production are being chosen now, so you'd set them rather than inherit them.Feedback from real-world use, not lab testingWhat you'd actually doYou'd take the hardware into production with supply chain / manufacturing peers and get it built the same way every time. You'd also build the team that does it, working alongside a software engineering lead.You won't be starting from a blank sheet. If you enjoy taking something that works and making it buildable at volume, this is for you.Is this you?A former engineer with deep electrical experience, now leadingYou've taken hardware into productionPeople have followed you from one company to anotherThis isn't a remote leadership role. Expect time on the floor and at suppliers, and 30-50% travel early on. If you'd rather lead from a laptop, it's not for you. If you want to be where the hardware is, it is.It's a confidential search, so you'll get the details you need in our first call.If you'd rather be the CTO than report to one, the first step is easy. You don't need an up-to-date resume. Message me here, email jamie.rogers@torchbearershq.com or text +1 202 971 1053. Send whatever you've got, even an old CV or a LinkedIn link, and you'll hear back from me within 3 working days.