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Head of R&D - Sensing Science
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Alibon, Barking & Dagenham, Greater London, RM8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Alibon
Head of R&D - Sensing Science
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
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