Chief Technology Officer

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Applied Physics (Ph.D. strongly preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in water technology, electrochemical engineering, or advanced hardware systems.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams in high-growth DeepTech or industrial technology companies.
• Hands-on experience with AOP/ARP systems, plasma chemistry, electroporation, and hybrid AC/DC electrochemical systems.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing water reuse, potable water, and advanced treatment validation (EPA, NSF, ISO, TCEQ).
• Demonstrated experience in prototype development, pilot deployment, and scale-up of hardware systems.
• Deep expertise in electrical engineering (AC waveform design, field control, power electronics), mechanical design (fluid systems, modular architectures), and chemical kinetics.
• Proficient in CAD, FEA, CFD modeling, and system simulation for electrochemical reactors.
• Strong grounding in quantum-informed process control and physics-based system design.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration for water treatment optimization preferred.
• Exceptional communicator, capable of bridging scientific depth with investor and partner understanding.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to balance innovation with practical execution.
• Collaborative, mission-driven leader who thrives in high-velocity environments. ** As a part of our process to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants, assessment tests are required as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, should you elect not to participate in completing the assessment tests, your application will not be able to progress to the next stage or will not be taken into consideration during evaluation.