Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hull Division - USV Project - Abu Dhabi

WE'RE HIRING | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO) - HULL DIVISION | USV PROJECT | ABU DHABILocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEProject: Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) - Hull DivisionExperience: 15+ YearsSalary: AED 20,000 - 25,000 per monthTeam Size to Lead: 12-15 EngineersAbout The RoleWe are looking for a visionary CTO / Technical Head - Hull Division to lead the complete design, development, fabrication and sea trials of hull systems for our next-generation Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) in Abu Dhabi. You will be the technical owner of the entire hull platform - from naval architecture to structural integration.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has built marine hulls / USV / autonomous marine systems end-to-end.Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Hull Architecture: Own end-to-end technical roadmap for Hull Division - Hull Design, Hydrodynamics, Structural Engineering, Composite Fabrication, Integration & Testing Define hull architecture, materials, make vs buy decisions, and manufacturing processes Final authority on all hull engineering decisions Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary Hull Division team:Naval Architects - Hull DivisionMechanical / Structural Engineers - Hull DesignDesign Engineers - Hull DivisionMarine Electrical & Power Engineers - Hull IntegrationComms & GCS Engineers - Hull Antenna IntegrationSystems & Marine Test Engineers - Hull Testing Build hiring plan, interview and grow the hull team Product Development: Oversee hull lines design, hydrodynamics, stability, seakeeping analysis Drive structural design, composite engineering (Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber), waterproof systems Guide hull integration with powertrain, electrical, propulsion and autonomy systems Ensure watertight integrity, IP67/68 and marine-grade compliance Testing & Delivery: Own hull fabrication oversight, integration, bench testing, dockside setup and open-water sea trials Ensure hull safety, reliability, buoyancy, stability and performance Deliver sea-worthy hull platform on time and budgetRequired Experience 15+ years in Marine / Naval Architecture / Hull Design / USV / Boat Building / Defense Marine Proven experience leading hull development from concept to sea trials Strong knowledge across: Naval Architecture, Hull Design, Hydrodynamics, Composite Materials, Marine Systems, Fabrication Experience with tools: Maxsurf, Star-CCM+, Rhino, Orca3D, SOLIDWORKS/NX Masters / Bachelors in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fieldPreferred Experience with USV / High-speed boats / Patrol boats / Naval defense projects in GCC Experience managing fabrication vendors and client / government stakeholdersWork Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.Immediate joiners are preferred.Contact us at +91 9791033506botim calls at +91 9791033506WhatsApp us at +91 9791033506Skills: leadership,design,integration,structural,engineers,naval architecture,trials,testing,project,architecture