Lead SOFC Expert

INOCEL is a French company in the industrial energy transition, specialized in the design and commercialization of modular, free‑emission hydrogen generators. Our solutions deliver continuous and reliable power to critical industries - from data centers to construction sites and remote locations - without compromising performance.

Backed by more than 25 years of research on hydrogen fuel cells, we offer modular generators for both stationary and mobile applications: GEN‑Z 300, GEN‑Z 600, and GEN‑Z 1300. Beyond equipment, INOCEL provides turnkey solutions, including integration, maintenance, and advanced monitoring to ensure reliability, performance, and durability.

With industrial production in Belfort and R&D centers in Grenoble and Cannes, INOCEL combines innovation, technological expertise, and positive environmental impact. Our scalable and silent solutions enable partners worldwide to transition toward a zero‑carbon future, reinforcing our international vision and our role as a global leader in hydrogen energy.

Today, we are strengthening our expertise and recruiting a:

Lead SOFC Expert (M/F)

Your missions

As the SOFC Technical Reference, you ensure the coherence, performance, and robustness of our SOFC systems.

Working closely with the Product Development, Testing & Validation, and RAMS teams, you will be responsible for:

• Defining the architecture of our fuel cell systems
• Specifying requirements allocated to subsystems
• Analyzing test and validation results performed on the systems
• Leading the resolution of complex technical issues
• Documenting and justifying architectural decisions
• Contributing to failure mode and effects analyses

What we expect

• Solid experience in hydrogen‑related environments, with confirmed expertise in SOFC (Solid oxide fuel cells).
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of fuel cell standards (ISO 62282 or equivalent)
• Proficiency in requirements engineering and system modeling (MBSE - Capella, Model‑Based Design - Simulink)
• Skills in functional safety and reliability
• Fluency in French and/or English
• Ability to structure, propose, and deploy methods and tools
• Rigor, autonomy, analytical mindset, and strong interpersonal skills

We are looking for an expert, but also a driver - someone capable of bringing vision and helping the organization grow.

What we offer

• A high‑impact position within a fast - growing company
• A scope of responsibilities that will expand as the company grows
• An ambitious, supportive, and forward‑looking team
• Friendly and collaborative work environment