Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Job at Confidential, San Diego, CA

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  • Confidential
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Company

Well-established organization redefining modular architectures for adaptable & affordable defense solutions

Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2022

Employees
11-50

Funding
$26-$50 million

Specialties

  • additive manufacturing
  • defense technology
  • modularity
  • air force weapons
  • marsoc
  • cruise missile
  • mission specific
  • sof
  • air force special warfare
  • air base defense
  • nsw
  • maritime strike
  • navy
  • marines
  • army
  • integrated air defense
  • affordable mass
  • low cost
  • seal
  • jtac
  • and precision fires

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational support of the CTO. The successful candidate will be a key partner in ensuring the alignment and execution of the company's technical priorities, which include advanced additive manufacturing, autonomy, hardware, product, and software. This high-trust position demands a proactive individual with a strong technical foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, fast-paced environments. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for executive and strategic enablement, operational excellence, and communication and collaboration, and will also be involved in people and culture enablement within the technical organization. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, a minimum of 5 years' of experience in a similar role, and at least 3 years' of experience supporting a senior executive. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in technical project management, operations, strategy, or consulting, preferably in a high-growth, tech-centric environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or an MBA, experience in a venture-backed aerospace, defense, or hard tech company, and a deep understanding of technology organization dynamics. The Chief of Staff will be expected to manage the CTO's operating rhythm, monitor high-impact initiatives, and support the CTO in all aspects of their role, including executive-level travel and communication. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance are mandatory.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Engineering
Confidential

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