Osmo
Director Of Sensor Technology Development

Director Of Sensor Technology Development

Engineering · New York, United States

Job description

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Vision and hearing have been digitized, but not scent. It’s time we solve this. We’re bringing an unprecedented combination of software, data, hardware and capital to the historic challenge of giving computers a sense of smell.

We believe in the power of automation and carefully applied AI/ML to solve problems that are beyond what the unaided human mind can tackle on its own. In the first phase of our development, we are using our map of odor along with cutting-edge generative AI to create the next generation of aroma molecules (e.g., the ingredients in the fragrances we wear and the products we use). Beyond fragrance machine olfaction has application across many industries, including manufacturing, military, medicine, and more. Working for Osmo means solving problems using digital olfaction for these customers. We're a hybrid company with a laboratory and center-of-mass in New York, NY and offices in Somerville, MA.

Osmo is hiring an accomplished engineer or physicist to lead our sensor technology development team in our NYC lab. This individual will be responsible for the full lifecycle of sensor technology platforms, from initial concept and design to customization, implementation, and sales. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in a variety of chemical detection sensor technologies, strong data analytics capabilities, and proven leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Sensor Technology Development:

Lead the research, development, and customization of sensor technology platforms for chemical detection.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sensor technologies and evaluate their potential applications for the company.
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other stakeholders to design and develop innovative sensor solutions.

Data Analytics:

Utilize data analytics skills to process and interpret large volumes of sensor data.
Develop algorithms and models to extract valuable insights from sensor data.
Leverage data analysis to improve sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Customer Engagement and Sales:

Work closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements.
Customize sensor technology platforms to meet specific customer demands.
Provide technical support and training to customers during the installation and implementation process.
Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor a small team of exceptional engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
Set clear goals and objectives for the team and ensure they are met.
Encourage innovation and professional development within the team.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience:

7+ years of experience in developing and implementing sensor technology platforms, with a strong focus on chemical detection.
Demonstrated expertise in various sensor technologies, including IMS, absorption spectrometry, Raman spectrometry, e-nose technologies, and pre-separation technologies like gas chromatography.
Proven ability to analyze and interpret large datasets, with experience in applying machine learning or statistical modeling to sensor data.
Track record of successful project management and delivery.
Prior experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
Exposure to breath capture/diagnostics, animal husbandry and fragrance evaluation applications is a plus.

Skills:

Strong technical and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Comfort with both hands-on technical work and strategic leadership.
Ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
Business acumen and understanding of market trends.

Ways to stand out:

Experience with sensor hardware vendors and supply chain management.
Experience with securing and managing military contracts and grant writing.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to sensor technology.
Experience in a start-up and/or high-growth environment.

Salary: $190,000 - $225,000

If this role inspires you we’d encourage you to apply. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches. All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.