At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead R&D strategy for innovative sensing technologies and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Venture-backed tech company revolutionising intelligence and sensing systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to shape future technologies.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and influence in a well-funded company.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make a real impact across multiple industries.
- Qualifications: Expertise in sensing technologies and experience in product development.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Dagenham, Essex (2-3 days onsite)
Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + benefits
An innovative, venture-backed technology company developing next-generation intelligence and sensing systems is seeking a Head of R&D to lead its sensing strategy and scientific function. Having recently secured oversubscribed seed funding and with commercial products already in market, the business is scaling rapidly across applications including pest control, agriculture, animal health, environmental monitoring and future public health solutions.
The Opportunity
This is a senior technical leadership role for an expert in sensing technologies who can bridge the gap between scientific research, product development and data-driven decision making. You'll work closely with engineering, firmware, software and data science teams to define how sensors are selected, tested, integrated and optimised within commercial products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company's sensing science and R&D strategy
- Manage and mentor multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Define experimental design and testing methodologies
- Guide sensor selection and performance evaluation
- Collaborate with engineering teams on sensor integration
- Work with data scientists to improve sensor interpretation and ML models
- Support the development of new sensing products and applications
- Influence future technical direction and team growth
About You
We're looking for a scientifically credible leader with deep expertise in sensing technologies and experience translating research into real-world products. Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Gas, chemical or VOC sensing
- Sensor fusion and embedded sensing systems
- Analytical chemistry or chemical ecology
- Machine learning for sensor systems
- Scientific R&D leadership
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and commercialising sensing technologies is highly desirable. The company is open to candidates from industry, research organisations or academia who combine scientific depth with practical product thinking.
Why Join?
- Shape a unique sensing and AI technology platform
- Work on cutting-edge sensor and machine learning applications
- Join a well-funded business with commercial traction
- Influence company strategy and future product development
- Contribute to technologies with significant long-term impact across multiple industries
Head of R&D - Sensing Science in Essex employer: KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
Join a well-established engineering company in Eastbourne that prioritises innovation and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic, while also having access to continuous professional development opportunities. This is an excellent employer that values its employees and invests in their growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
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