Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) About the Company Industry-leading provider of modeling & simulation systems for aerospace & defense IndustryDefense & Space TypePrivately Held Founded1986 Employees201-500 Specialties modeling & simulationaerospace & defenseterrain generationand military training About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to provide executive leadership and strategic direction across engineering, production, IT, security, and technology initiatives. The CTO will shape technology strategy, strengthen software development and sustainment, and advance innovation, quality, compliance, and customer delivery. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, overseeing testing and quality assurance, managing technology budgets and governance, and guiding research and development to meet long-term market needs. The role also contributes to strategic planning, proposals, and customer engagement, while ensuring responsible adoption of emerging technologies and the continued competitiveness of the organization’s offerings. Candidates should have approximately 10 or more years of senior leadership experience managing software development, along with a record of building or transforming technology and customer delivery systems. Deep knowledge of Live, Virtual, and Constructive training frameworks, experience managing large-scale research and development budgets, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to business and nontechnical audiences are required. Strong change leadership, team development, customer engagement, and KPI measurement skills are essential; experience in defense or regulated environments is valued. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent is required, while a master’s degree or MBA is preferred. Familiarity with industry simulation protocols and AI, machine learning, edge computing, or cloud-native architectures is an advantage, and candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Functions EngineeringInformation Technology