R&D Scientist/Engineer for X-ray systems

FOSS Analytics; Denmark; Presencial; DKK 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FOSS is seeking an R&D Scientist/Engineer to develop X-ray-based measurement systems and advance DEXA technology. You will work across the full development cycle from feasibility to product handover, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and other R&D teams.

The role emphasizes deep specialization in X-ray tech, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and understanding regulatory radiation safety.

Formación

• MSc in engineering physics or similar; PhD likely.
• Proven results from experimental work; experience in multiple listed topics.

Responsabilidades

• Gain technical overview of the measurement system and interfaces with the instrument.
• Perform feasibility studies with first-principles and lab tests to guide architecture choices.
• Lead/participate in large, multi-disciplinary development teams across R&D, production, and service.

Conocimientos

X-ray technology

Instrument building

Data analysis Python/Matlab

Experiment planning

Educación

M.Sc. in engineering physics

Ph.D.

Descripción del empleo

R&D Scientist/Engineer for X-ray systems

Published:2026-11-09 Department
R&D
Nils Foss Allé 1
3400Hillerød

Country
Denmark

Do you want to develop X-ray-based measurement systems? As our new R&D Scientist, you will help develop FOSS’ X-ray-based instruments. You will become a specialist in our DEXA technology and be part of the full development cycle, from early feasibility studies, through integrated product development, and all the way to handover to operations.

What you will be doing

As a leader within food analytics, FOSS has a global impact through solutions that ensure fair payment, enable optimized use of our agricultural resources, and detect adulteration and food safety threats. This is enabled by technologies with the right balance of performance, robustness, and price. You will become part of the team responsible for developing FOSS’ technologies within bioanalysis, FT-IR, and X-ray.

The role requires both a drive for in-depth specialization within X-ray technology and an aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration. You will work closely with another X-ray scientist as well as with data scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, software developers, and departments outside R&D to develop complete solutions.

A key part of the role is having a technical overview of the entire measurement system and understanding its interfaces with the rest of the instrument. In the early phases of a project, feasibility studies often involve a mix of first-principles understanding and small-scale lab tests to clarify technical risks and guide architectural choices for the detection system. In later project phases, development typically takes place in large, multidisciplinary teams. In addition, you will handle ad hoc tasks such as maintaining our current products and supporting our production and service departments. Finally, as safety is central to working with X-ray-based systems, your responsibilities will also include understanding regulatory requirements regarding radiation safety.

Success in this role requires the ability to plan, coordinate, and communicate effectively with project members and stakeholders, along with a structured approach to troubleshooting.

What we hope to see you bring

You have an M.Sc. degree in engineering physics, physics, or similar and most likely a Ph.D. You have proven results from experimental work and experience with several of the following topics:

• X-ray technology, in particular absorptiometry
• Building instruments or experimental setups
• Data analysis in Python or Matlab
• Planning and executing experiments

It is an advantage if you also have experience with cross-disciplinary work and/or communicating with other disciplines. As a person you are structured, self-driven, and collaborative.

Why choose FOSS?

We offer a motivating job in an international, dynamic, and innovative organization. We are market leaders within our field and very proud of the results we deliver. Innovation is the foundation for FOSS’ success and we therefore have a strong focus on R&D. FOSS is small enough that your work has real influence and big enough to offer career development. The daily work takes place in an informal and cross-disciplinary environment offering exciting tasks and the possibility to learn new things every day. The job is on-site at FOSS Innovation Center in Hillerød, Denmark.

FOSS

Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, is the effect it has on climate change.

FOSS helps the world’s 100 biggest food companies, and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business, and we’re doing so as the global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety, and securing fair payment.

Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,750 talented colleagues across 34 different countries.

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