Chief Technology Officer
Company Description
Sentiq Defence integrates proven uncrewed maritime technologies (USVs, AUVs, ROVs and sonars) into mission-ready systems for defence, security, critical infrastructure protection and marine survey. We work with international OEMs and a local shipyard, and we are opening an integration hub in Liguria (Italy).
Sentiq combines operational experience with an uncrewed-first approach.
Role Description The Chief Technology Officer is a full-time, permanent role based in Liguria, Italy (Genoa / Western Riviera), on-site with travel and some remote work.
This is a founding technical role. You will shape how Sentiq builds, tests and delivers its systems from day one, with real ownership and direct impact on the company’s growth.
As the first technical hire, the CTO will:
- define the integration architecture of platforms, payloads, sensors and communications;
- lead integration from design to factory acceptance tests (FAT) and sea trials;
- scout and assess new technologies and OEM partners;
- manage the technical relationship with OEMs, the shipyard and suppliers;
- support technical proposals, customer meetings and demonstrations;
- set up technical documentation, test procedures and quality practices;
- own the technology and R&D; roadmap;
- build and lead the technical team.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering (electronic, mechanical, naval, computer science or related).
- 8 years in integration and testing of naval or subsea systems.
- Hands-on experience with USVs, ROVs/AUVs, sonars or command and control systems.
- Direct experience with FAT/SAT and sea trials.
- Experience leading technical teams and working with suppliers and customers.
- Hands-on, problem-solving attitude: comfortable both at the desk and on deck.
- Fluent English; Italian required; other languages a plus.
Nice to have
- Navy or naval defence industry background.
- Experience in a start-up or in setting up a new technical function.
What we offer
- Permanent contract with a competitive salary.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- 1–2 days of remote work per week, in line with integration and sea-trial schedules.
- A founding role, with real ownership of technology choices and team building.
- Hands-on work with leading international OEMs and their latest platforms and sensors.
- International travel to customers, partners and sea trials.
Why Liguria
Liguria is the Italian Riviera: a narrow strip of coast between the Alps and the Mediterranean, with a mild climate all year round. You can work by the sea and spend your weekends sailing, diving, hiking or skiing in the nearby mountains. Portofino and the Cinque Terre are on one side, the French Riviera and Monaco on the other.
Genoa, one of Europe’s historic maritime capitals, is home to a strong naval and defence industry. Milan and Turin are about two hours away, and the airports of Genoa and Nice connect the region to the rest of Europe.
Moreover, candidates relocating to Italy may be eligible for the Italian tax incentive for impatriate workers (subject to individual requirements).
Sentiq Defence integrates proven uncrewed maritime technologies (USVs, AUVs, ROVs and sonars) into mission-ready systems for defence, security, critical infrastructure protection and marine survey. We work with international OEMs and a local shipyard, and we are opening an integration hub in Liguria (Italy).
Sentiq combines operational experience with an uncrewed-first approach.
Role Description The Chief Technology Officer is a full-time, permanent role based in Liguria, Italy (Genoa / Western Riviera), on-site with travel and some remote work.
This is a founding technical role. You will shape how Sentiq builds, tests and delivers its systems from day one, with real ownership and direct impact on the company’s growth.
As the first technical hire, the CTO will:
- define the integration architecture of platforms, payloads, sensors and communications;
- lead integration from design to factory acceptance tests (FAT) and sea trials;
- scout and assess new technologies and OEM partners;
- manage the technical relationship with OEMs, the shipyard and suppliers;
- support technical proposals, customer meetings and demonstrations;
- set up technical documentation, test procedures and quality practices;
- own the technology and R&D; roadmap;
- build and lead the technical team.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering (electronic, mechanical, naval, computer science or related).
- 8 years in integration and testing of naval or subsea systems.
- Hands-on experience with USVs, ROVs/AUVs, sonars or command and control systems.
- Direct experience with FAT/SAT and sea trials.
- Experience leading technical teams and working with suppliers and customers.
- Hands-on, problem-solving attitude: comfortable both at the desk and on deck.
- Fluent English; Italian required; other languages a plus.
Nice to have
- Navy or naval defence industry background.
- Experience in a start-up or in setting up a new technical function.
What we offer
- Permanent contract with a competitive salary.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- 1–2 days of remote work per week, in line with integration and sea-trial schedules.
- A founding role, with real ownership of technology choices and team building.
- Hands-on work with leading international OEMs and their latest platforms and sensors.
- International travel to customers, partners and sea trials.
Why Liguria
Liguria is the Italian Riviera: a narrow strip of coast between the Alps and the Mediterranean, with a mild climate all year round. You can work by the sea and spend your weekends sailing, diving, hiking or skiing in the nearby mountains. Portofino and the Cinque Terre are on one side, the French Riviera and Monaco on the other.
Genoa, one of Europe’s historic maritime capitals, is home to a strong naval and defence industry. Milan and Turin are about two hours away, and the airports of Genoa and Nice connect the region to the rest of Europe.
Moreover, candidates relocating to Italy may be eligible for the Italian tax incentive for impatriate workers (subject to individual requirements).