Vice President of Engineering

GenH - Adaptive Hydro

Vice President of Engineering

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid work is possible, but regular on-site presence is expected)

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clean Energy / Hydropower

About GenH

GenH is a clean energy technology company revolutionizing hydropower with Adaptive Hydro—a first-in-class, rapidly deployable, and modular hydropower system. Our technology electrifies non-powered dams and canal heads without construction or storage, generating clean, baseload power at a speed and cost competitive with fossil fuels—without subsidies.

About the Role:
We are seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the development, scaling, and market launch of complex electro-mechanical systems.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring a balance of technical acumen, team-building ability, and operational execution. The candidate brings deep systems-level engineering knowledge, having developed products multi-disciplinary products involving mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. This candidate has experience in both large organizations and startup environments and has managed the full product life cycle, taking technology from proof of concept to contract manufacturing at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all engineering functions across R&D, prototyping, systems development, and production readiness.
• Drive the transition of product development into scalable manufacturing, including working with contract manufacturers.
• Build and lead cross-functional engineering teams across multiple technical disciplines.
• Implement best practices in design, product lifecycle management, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and executive leadership to align engineering goals with business objectives.
• Apply sound project management methodologies to deliver on milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
• Create a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical systems engineering or related fields.
• Proven success in bringing complex products to market in regulated or high-performance environments (e.g., robotics, med tech, 3D printing, clean energy).
• Strong background in product development, systems integration, and scaling to contract manufacturing.
• Experience in both large organizations and early-stage/startup companies.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Advanced (Master's or above) degree in Engineering; Bachelor's degree with substantial experience and track record may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

• Expertise in clean energy or hydropower systems
• Proficiency in hardware/software integration environments
• Knowledge of scalable, modular design principles

Why GenH?

Be part of a fast-growing clean energy company that is redefining hydropower for the modern grid. In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand a transformative energy solution while shaping the commercial trajectory of one of the most exciting startups in renewable energy.

GenH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.