Test & Validation lead

Join Spark Cleantech : At the Heart of Sustainable Innovation

Sector: Deep Tech / Cleantech / Innovation

Who We Are
Spark Cleantech is a fast-growing and innovative start-up developing a breakthrough process that
replaces the combustion of hydrocarbons
in high-temperature industrial furnaces and in materials production with an alternative that is
not only fully decarbonised, but also economically competitive
and requires only minimal adaptation to existing industrial processes.

Following the successful deployment of an industrial pilot on a client site in 2024 and a major funding round in 2025, we are now building our first industrial standard.

Our ambition is bold: to address, by 2027, sectors that represent 10% of the global CO2 emissions on a multi hundred Bn€ market
.
To support this growth, we aim to hire
around 20 talented individuals to join our team
who share our
vision
, contributing to a more sustainable world, and our
values
: positivity, passion, and high standards. We are looking to bring together top experts in their fields to industrialize a technology that comes with exciting challenges.

Our team is passionate, positive, and committed to building a cleaner future. If you're looking to join a high-impact, ambitious, and innovative project, we'd love to hear from you

Your Role
As part of the Technology & Product department and reporting to the Technology & Product Director, your main mission will be to support Spark's technological development and the building of its industrial demonstrator by building and implementing Spark's testing and validation strategy.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• As Test and Validation team lead, developing and leading, with your team, the physical validation strategy for Spark's technologies, in close coordination with other business teams.
• Acting in a cross-functional role to define and execute the Product Validation Strategy, in close coordination with Architecture and other technical teams such as plasma torch, reactor, electricity, mechanical, control & command.
• Specifying, designing, procuring (or providing), and ensuring the availability of test equipment, in line with company needs and consistent with the schedule.
• Supervising service providers or subcontractors involved in the design and construction of test benches and in test execution.
• Defining test plans and ensuring their proper execution through close collaboration with other technical teams.
• Ensuring the safety of tests and of all teams involved.
• Supporting Spark's intellectual property strategy through active patent monitoring and the protection of new inventions.
• Recruiting, scaling, and developing your team.

Your Profile

• Engineer graduated from a top-tier engineering school, ideally holding a PhD
• At least 10 years of experience in the design and operation of complex test systems
• Strong expertise in system validation activities
• Proven ability to define, plan and execute comprehensive test plans
• Proven planning capability with a strong results-oriented mindset
• Experience in coordinating transversal teams and managing external suppliers
• Fluent English is mandatory
• Open-minded and team player What We Offer
• A dynamic environment within a high-potential Deeptech start-up
• Diverse and evolving responsibilities around an innovative product
• A supportive, talented and passionate team
• A meaningful mission: contributing to a more sustainable future

Recruitment Process
We keep things fast and simple:

• A brief 15-minute phone call with our HR team to get to know each other and discuss the role and your background
• An in-person meeting with the hiring manager, for a more in-depth conversation
• If the discussion goes well, we'll follow up with a technical case study that will also allow you to know us better
• Final step: reference checks

A Note on Diversity and Confidence
Studies show that many women only apply if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. The skills listed here are guidelines, not strict requirements.

We'd be delighted to hear from you even if you don't tick every single box. We're looking to build teams that can innovate and grow together.

All applications are welcome, regardless of background, age, origin or gender, don't hesitate to apply