Role OverviewRaptor Photonics provide world class cameras to the scientific and surveillance markets. We are looking for a CTO to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. You will communicate with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately. Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this role. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources. This will include developing product roadmap for next 5 years, including new sensors, product diversification, based on sales input and technology availabilityUtilising the skill of the R&D team and any necessary collaborations to create new and innovative productsManaging the engineering team and driving projects to closure. The team work on various projects at any given time (average 30-40) and you will play a pivotal role in ensuring each project is suitably resourced and that you are able to prioritise the workload. Contract values range between £1M-5MHiring engineers and coordinate their training. It is important that you can demonstrate strong people management skills, including managing the individuals’ expectations of targets, performance management, driving and rewarding top performers to ensure all employees are challenged in their rolePrepare and manage the engineering department’s budgetPresenting technical papers at international conferences, such as Defence and Commercial Sensing (DCS) in Orlando, Photonics West in San Francisco, DSEI in LondonKey Skills & ExperienceBEng/MEng in Electronics or similar fieldDemonstrated experience as Chief Technology Officer or equivalent leadership role within an engineering department, highlighting success in driving technological growth and product developmentA strong grasp of current and evolving technological advancements, coupled with a demonstrated track record in developing innovative strategies that align seamlessly with organisational objectivesExpertise in conducting comprehensive technological analyses and in-depth research to guide innovative decision-making processesOverseeing project budgets and crafting business strategies that ensure fulfilment of client contractual obligations while optimising departmental efficiency and productivityProficiency in managing budgets and developing strategic business plans to support sustainable growth and technological advancementsDemonstrable experience at developing strategic plans (e.g. 3/5 year plans)Proven project management expertise that ensured the successful delivery of projects through strategic planning and precise executionDesirable CriteriaExperience in CCD/CMOS/SWIR cameras or similar industryExperience in grants / funding (e.g. Invest NI)Programme management experience