CTO / Co-Founder - Hardware & Climate Technology (AWH)

We are a climate‑tech company building an integrated ecosystem of water solutions that generate, conserve, and optimize water for agriculture, industry, and environmental restoration in water‑scarce regions.At the core of this ecosystem is our Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) technology, which serves as the foundational platform enabling decentralized, energy‑efficient water harvesting.Our approach combines advanced engineering, thermodynamics, materials science, and system‑level design to move beyond single products and toward scalable infrastructure solutions.As we expand the ecosystem over time, AWH remains the core technology, and the CTO / Co-Founder will lead its development from early‑stage R&D through commercialization and real‑world deployment.Role OverviewAs CTO / Co-Founder, you will own the technical vision, system architecture, and product development of our AWH technology from concept through prototype, pilot, and commercialization.You will work closely with the founders to define the technology roadmap, build and test systems, and lead R&D with a strong bias toward execution.This is a hands‑on role.You will be designing, building, testing, and iterating not delegating everything from day one.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the technical vision and architecture of AWH systemsDesign and develop mechanical and thermal systemsTake products from idea → prototype → pilot → commercial deploymentLead hands‑on R&D, experimentation, testing, and performance optimizationDrive system efficiency, reliability, and scalabilityOversee prototyping, validation, and field testingContribute to IP strategy, patent drafting, and technical documentationBuild and later lead a technical team (engineers, researchers, technicians)Collaborate with partners, suppliers, and research institutionsSupport fundraising and investor discussions with deep technical insightQualificationsMSc / PhD in Mechanical Engineering (strongly preferred) or related fieldDeep expertise in one of the following:Thermodynamics & heat transferCooling and refrigeration systems, including new innovative cooling methodologiesFluid mechanics / airflow systemsPhase Change Materials (PCM) and energy storageEnergy‑efficient system designExperience working with MOFs, absorbents, and coating methodologies is a plusProven experience taking physical products from concept to commercializationExperience working on real hardware, not just simulations or papersStartup, scale‑up, or spin‑out experience is a strong plusWho You AreA builder at heart.You enjoy being in the lab, workshop, or field.Comfortable with uncertainty and early‑stage ambiguity.Thinks outside the box and challenges conventional solutions.Highly resourceful and execution‑driven.Willing to roll up your sleeves and work hands‑on in an early‑stage startup.Motivated by impact, not just title.Long‑term mindset and true co‑founder mentality.What We OfferCo‑Founder equity with meaningful ownershipThe opportunity to build core climate infrastructure technology from the ground upA chance to work on a global, high‑impact problem (water security & energy efficiency)#J-18808-Ljbffr