Head of Product Development

Head of Product Development Location: High Wycombe (on:site) Salary: GBP80,000 : GBP90,000 + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Product Development to lead the technological direction and team responsible for next generation XRF and EDS detector products.

This role combines hands:on scientific/engineering capability with strategic leadership, overseeing both new product innovation and enhancements to existing detector platforms.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, shaping the development roadmap, driving technical excellence and ensuring smooth delivery from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities * Own and deliver the product development roadmap for X:ray detectors and associated technologies * Lead and mentor a cross:functional technical team (scientists, engineers, and process specialists) * Oversee the design, optimisation, testing and validation of new and existing detector products * Troubleshoot technical challenges relating to detector physics, performance and manufacturability * Align technical direction with wider business objectives and market opportunities * Collaborate with external partners and suppliers on component development and innovation * Ensure ISO:aligned development processes and maintain robust technical documentation About You * MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline * 10+ years experience in X:ray detector development, semiconductor physics or equivalent high:end sensing technology * Proven track record leading a technical/scientific team (5:10 engineers/scientists) * Demonstrable experience managing projects from R and D concept to commercial product * Strong analytical, problem:solving and technical communication skills * Knowledge of SDDs or semiconductor detector design, low:noise electronics, vacuum systems or cryogenic/Peltier cooling is highly advantageous What This Role Offers * Significant influence over product strategy and technical direction * The opportunity to lead innovation in a specialist, high:technology field * A senior leadership role combining deep technical input with people development * Competitive salary of GBP80k:GBP90k plus benefits package