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We are Moodro. We create autonomous counter-UAV solutions that operate in real combat conditions and strengthen units on the front line.\n\nOur systems are used daily by combat units.\n\nA large number of electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) stations have already been delivered to the front line.\n\nOur team includes veterans and engineers who regularly test developments at testing grounds.\n\nWe are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - an experienced technology leader and systematic manager who will define the company's technology strategy, shape the long-term vision for R&D development, and scale the engineering team.\n\nOur ideal candidate is a C-level executive who combines engineering expertise with business thinking, knows how to develop strong teams and their leaders, and build bridges between R&D and business.\n\nOur new CTO will create an efficient and predictable development system that will rapidly turn a laboratory idea into a reliable mass-produced product, combining technological quality, speed of implementation, and the needs of the business and end users. They will scale R&D, ensure compliance with control milestones (Architecture Freeze, Design Freeze), and reduce Time-to-Market to bring the product to a global level together with us.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nTechnology Strategy and Architecture\n\nDefine the company's technology vision and R&D development directions for the next 1–3 years: priorities, competencies, and resources required to implement the business strategy.\n\nBe responsible for a unified technology stack (HW, embedded, SW) and architectural integrity. Manage system architects, personally conduct key architecture reviews, and maintain a balance between quality, development speed, and production readiness.\n\nBuilding and Scaling R&D\n\nScale the engineering organisation while maintaining the team's quality, energy, and motivation.\n\nBuild a transparent management hierarchy (CTO → Engineering Managers → Team Leads / Tech Leads) and develop strong middle management with a high level of ownership at every level.\n\nDefine the development strategy for laboratory and testing infrastructure.\n\nCreate a culture of transparent communication, trust, and autonomy, where teams have clear goals and understand their priorities.\n\nProcesses and Quality\n\nAct as the Gate Approver in the Stage-Gate process and personally approve the preliminary design, architecture, final design, and readiness for mass production.\n\nEstablish engineering standards, including ESKD, DFM/DFA/DFS, and a controlled change management process (ECR/ECO), ensuring predictability without unnecessary bureaucracy.\n\nIntellectual Property and Suppliers\n\nBe responsible for the IP strategy: patent portfolio, protection of know-how, technical documentation, and code.\n\nDefine the approach to selecting and technically auditing suppliers of critical electronic components.\n\nC-Level Impact\n\nFully participate in shaping the business strategy: assess technological opportunities and risks, influence strategic decisions and company priorities.\n\nTogether with the CEO and CPO, align the product roadmap with technical capabilities and plan resources for technical debt.\n\nTogether with the COO, ensure a seamless transition from development to mass production.\n\nBuild a rapid feedback loop so that operational experience is immediately incorporated into development.\n\nExperience\n\n8+ years in CTO, VP of Engineering, or Head of R&D positions in Defence Tech, Aerospace, Robotics, or Deep Tech.\n\nExperience building and managing R&D organisations of 50–200+ engineers with multiple parallel product lines.\n\nProven experience transforming and scaling engineering organisations: building management structures, developing middle management, and implementing processes that work.\n\nDeep understanding of complex HW/SW systems (microcontrollers, FPGA, SDR, RF circuitry, C/C++, RTOS, Linux, Python, DSP, computer vision) and the ability to discuss technical matters with architects on equal terms and make technical decisions.\n\nPractical experience with Stage-Gate, TRL 1–9, ESKD (GOST 2.102/2.104), SRPP (GOST 15.301), and DFM/DFA/DFS.\n\nHigher technical education (Master's degree or PhD) in radio engineering, electronics, telecommunications, systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, or computer science.\n\nFluent Ukrainian and English at B2+ level.\n\nWill Be a Plus\n\nExperience in radio frequency systems (electronic warfare, electronic intelligence, radio communications).\n\nExperience bringing products from prototype to mass production, including military codification (NSN).\n\nExperience scaling hardware-software R&D using Team Topologies, Systems Thinking, or SAFe / PI Planning.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nInteresting work with the CEO and Board of Directors and autonomy in building the R&D department.\n\nModern laboratory and testing infrastructure.\n\nCompetitive fixed compensation + KPI-based bonus.\n\nOfficial military service deferment for individuals liable for military service in accordance with current legislation.\n\nThe opportunity to create technologies that have a real impact on the country's defence capabilities.\n\nMedical insurance.\n\nWe are building protection for the skies above those who protect us. 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