Chief Technology Officer

Job description

We are a high-growth clean energy technology company developing intelligent, grid-connected energy storage systems. Our products sit at the intersection of embedded control software, electrical engineering, and battery system integration, operating in safety-critical, real-world environments.

The business is scaling its technology platform and engineering capability and is seeking senior technical leadership to guide the next phase of development.

Role Overview

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be responsible for the company’s overall technology strategy and engineering delivery. The role requires strong, hands-on experience across software and control systems, electrical engineering, and battery system integration, combined with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This is a systems-led role, focused on how software, electrical infrastructure, and batteries operate together as a single, reliable product. The CTO will provide technical direction, ensure quality and safety, and work closely with the executive team on product, growth, and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

Software, Controls & Data

• Technical leadership of embedded and real-time control systems
• Ownership of system control logic, diagnostics, fault handling, and communications (e.g. CAN)
• Oversight of cloud and backend platforms supporting monitoring, analytics, and optimisation
• Working understanding of data science and algorithmic approaches applied to operational systems

Electrical Engineering

• Senior technical ownership of AC electrical systems and power management
• Experience with wiring, electrical distribution systems (EDS), and system-level electrical control
• Ensure effective integration between electrical infrastructure, power electronics, and control software

Battery Systems & Integration

• Leadership of battery testing, validation, and system integration activities
• Strong understanding of BMS behaviour and control at the system level
• Experience integrating batteries into wider platforms using CAN-based communication
• EV or vehicle-platform experience preferred, particularly battery control within a broader system architecture

Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams
• Set technical standards, processes, and delivery expectations
• Act as a senior technical authority across products and platforms

Requirements

Demonstrable experience across all three areas:

1. Software & Controls – deep background in embedded and control systems, with exposure to cloud/backend and data-driven systems
2. Electrical Engineering – strong AC electrical engineering experience, including wiring, EDS, and power management
3. Battery Systems – hands-on experience with battery testing, validation, BMS, and operational control (rather than cell or chemistry design)

Background

• Experience in automotive, EV, energy systems, industrial automation, or adjacent domains
• Automotive or EV background is advantageous but not essential
• Track record delivering complex, integrated physical systems into real-world operation

Leadership & Approach

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Able to lead multidisciplinary teams and make system-level technical decisions
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Acton

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

07-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English