At BOLD, we design and build the next generation of high-performance battery systems for the world’s most demanding industries, from Formula 1 and hypercars to aerospace, marine and defense. Our mission: to deliver energy systems where every millisecond and every degree matter.

As Head of Validation you will be in charge of the coordination of Validation and Verification activities related to our battery systems. You will interact with the Chief of Certification and Safety, our design and engineering team, and your team of testing, amongst others.

Last but not least, we are looking for real people that share our core values: Customer Obsession, Ownership, Boldness, Excellence and Integrity. If you want to spread our people-first values and make a real impact on the world, Bold is your place!

What You Will Do

• Implement the safety requirements and procedures on all the test activities
• Handling the clearance strategy for all the testing activities
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including authorities
• Ensure proper processes implementation according to Design Handbook (DOA)
• Manage appropriate baselining of requirements to ensure coherence through all level of specification
• Manage and guarantee accurate delivery of all documents part of the specification tree
• Define the strategy for validation of requirements

What You Bring

• 10 years of expertise in testing activities of complex aircraft systems or subsystems, including the definition of clearance strategy and safety procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of CS23, DO-311A, DO-160G, DO-178, DO-245 amongst others.
• Experience in FAA and EASA in the intersection between battery powered flight and certification efforts for new technology and platforms.
• Experience in dealing with authorities for aircraft airworthiness for experimental activities.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and of complex system assembly.
• Able of challenging and managing the definition of clearance strategies to accelerate validation activities, putting safety first.
• Excellent professional network within the aeronautics industry, including academics, industrial players, consultants, suppliers, agencies and regulators, etc.

Why Join BOLD

• High-growth, multicultural environment: Be part of a fast-scaling company driving innovation in advanced electrification.
• Competitive Compensations
• Life Insurance
• Private health insurance - Reduced cost for employees and family.
• Subsidised canteen
• Flexible work schedule and up to 5 remote days/month.
• Monthly Town Hall

About BOLD

At Bold, we are a diverse, international team with backgrounds in automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defense and aviation.

We combine creativity and engineering rigour to deliver high-performance, safe and sustainable energy systems for the world's most demanding applications.

We operate through two divisions:

• BOLD Applied Engineering (BAE ) – Provides top-tier professional engineering services, primarily to elite motorsport teams (especially Formula 1), in areas such as composite design, mechanical engineering, aerodynamics and systems integration. This expertise is transferred directly to complex defence sector programmes.
• BOLD Technology (BT) – Designs, develops and manufactures high-voltage battery systems and electric propulsion system components for defence applications, tactical vehicles, military platforms, aviation and advanced mobility. BOLD is an international benchmark in defence electrification, supplying systems to United States Army programmes and collaborating with leading defence primes in the US and Europe.

Together, BT and BAE allow BOLD to offer a unique blend of technology, engineering services, and execution capability to elite customers operating at the highest levels of performance.

🌍 Inclusion & Diversity

BOLD is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where ideas thrive based on merit and competence, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or family circumstances.

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