Head of Technology

Head of Technology / New Product Development Salary: Up to £80,000 About the role We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Technology / New Product Development to lead the technical direction, innovation strategy and delivery of our advanced X-ray detector technologies. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with deep technical involvement, guiding both new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, ensuring our technology roadmap supports business growth, product excellence and long-term competitiveness. Key responsibilities Own and deliver the technology and NPD roadmap for X-ray detector products, aligned to business objectives Lead, mentor and performance-manage a cross-functional technical team Manage development and process engineering budgets, timelines and resources Work closely with senior leadership to align technical priorities with commercial goals Identify, evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve product performance, reliability and manufacturability Lead the design, optimisation and introduction of new detector and EDS-related products Drive continuous improvement and upgrades of existing products to support sales growth Oversee prototyping, testing, validation and transfer into production Provide technical leadership in resolving product quality or performance issues Guide production process engineering and ensure robust, scalable manufacturing solutions Collaboration & External Engagement Work with Sales to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and support customer proposals Liaise with suppliers, partners and academic collaborators on component and joint development projects Quality, Compliance & Documentation Ensure development activities comply with ISO quality and safety standards Maintain high-quality technical documentation and project records Contribute to technical reports, conference papers and patent applications as appropriate Ensure products meet regulatory requirements and do not infringe third-party IP About you Educational background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field ( Experience in X-ray detector development, semiconductor devices or related technologies Strong understanding of X-ray spectroscopy principles, detector physics and pulse processing electronics Proven experience leading and developing technical teams (typically 5–10 people) Track record of delivering complex engineering or scientific projects from concept to production Excellent problem-solving, data analysis and technical communication skills Experience with Silicon Drift Detectors or similar semiconductor photon detectors Knowledge of vacuum systems, low-noise electronics or thermal management Experience generating patents or publishing technical research What we’re looking for A hands-on technology leader who balances people leadership with technical excellence Someone commercially aware, collaborative and driven to deliver high-impact products A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, innovation-focused environment #J-18808-Ljbffr