--- title: 'Spontaneous Application at Alta Ares' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/spontaneous-application-alta-ares-all-7e7dfjvsewwa' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Spontaneous Application at Alta Ares - **Company:** Alta Ares - **Location:** All - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-06-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alta-ares/2294bf4e-747a-4992-881d-6d66d39957c6/application > Alta Ares is accepting spontaneous applications for exceptional candidates across Engineering, Defense, Sales, Product, and Corporate functions to join its real-time AI defense startup. ## Job description ## ABOUT ALTA ARES Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development. WE MAY NOT HAVE YOUR ROLE YET — BUT WE WANT TO MEET YOU Alta Ares is growing fast across Engineering, Sales, Operations, and more. We don't always have the right opening at the right time — but we believe the best hires often come before the job description exists. If you are exceptional at what you do, care deeply about European defence sovereignty, and want to work at the edge of AI and real-world military operations — we want to hear from you now. ## WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are always interested in outstanding profiles across our core domains: - Engineering & Technology Embedded software, avionics, computer vision, real-time AI/ML, robotics, high-speed interceptor systems, RF systems, systems engineering - Defense & Operations Former military officers and NCOs, defence programme managers, field operators, C-UAS or ISR specialists - Sales & Business Development Defence sales, NATO/EU/UK institutional BD, capture management, strategic partnerships - Product & Data Product managers with hardware/software experience, data scientists, MLOps engineers - Corporate Functions Finance, legal, HR, operations, communications — with a strong preference for profiles with defence or deeptech exposure ## WHAT MAKES A STRONG ALTA ARES PROFILE There is no single mould — but the people who thrive here tend to share a few things: - They have done hard things in demanding environments — whether that's deploying software on a battlefield, closing a complex government contract, or building a function from scratch in a lean team - They are mission-driven and genuinely care about the outcome, not just the job title - They operate with high autonomy — they identify problems, propose solutions, and execute without waiting to be told - They are rigorous and precise — in defence, the margin for error is zero - They bring humility and resilience — the work is difficult, the stakes are real, and the environment is fast ## WHAT WE OFFER - Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks - Meaningful equity / stock options in a fast-scaling deeptech startup - Direct access to founders and leadership from day one - Work on programmes that matter — real deployments, real operational environments, real impact - International team across Paris, Kyiv, NYC, and UAE - A high-trust, mission-driven culture where ownership is the norm ## HOW IT WORKS Submit your application with a CV and a short note on what you do, what you're looking for, and why Alta Ares. We review every application personally. If there's a fit — now or in the near future — we'll be in touch. ## About Alta Ares ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Alta Ares builds an autonomous AI stack for next-generation air defense, ISTAR, and mission management, delivering counter-drone systems and edge intelligence to allied militaries. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised pre-seed and seed rounds; most recent €50M funding announced June 2026) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (strategic offices in Toulouse, Kyiv, Abu Dhabi, New York, Athens, Munich, and London) - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Hadrien C. (CEO), Alain H. (Co-Founder), Stanislas W. (Co-Founder & COO) – per LinkedIn executive data ## Core Business - **Industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; AI-powered autonomous systems - **Target Customers**: Allied governments and armed forces (B2B/B2G) - **Mission**: “The next decade of allied security will be decided by who controls the autonomous systems above the battlefield. Alta Ares was founded to help ensure that the technologies shaping the future of defense are developed by allies, for allies, and fielded where they can make the greatest difference.” [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Products & Services - **Black Bird**: Short- to mid-range multirotor autonomous interceptor for counter-drone swarms, with AI terminal guidance under jamming. - **X-LOCK**: Mid- to long-range turbojet-powered fixed-wing effector for high-speed interception of drones and glide bombs; optional strike configuration. - **Cyclops**: Sensor intelligence, mission planning, and flight monitoring system for UAVs – connects radars, classifies tracks, predicts trajectories. - **Gamma ISTAR**: Real-time video intelligence on the edge for Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Includes Gamma Core (software deployable on any infrastructure) and Gamma Box (tactical rugged hardware node). Integrated with Gamma Ulixes MLOps platform for continuous model retraining. - **Pixel Lock**: Software system for detecting, tracking, and guiding interceptors toward moving aerial targets. Acts as visual aid for pilots and as automatic guidance in GNSS-denied environments. - **Mission Management Layer**: Unified platform combining air defense effectors, ISTAR products, and mission management software for autonomous operations. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total known funding ≈ €50M+ (includes a reported June 2026 round led by top-tier AI and defense investors) [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/); earlier pre-seed ($2.2M) and seed ($2.0M) rounds confirmed on LinkedIn [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Airbus Defence and Space (signed MoU to co-develop European counter-drone solutions, June 2026); Expansion Ventures (led pre-seed). Other investors not yet named publicly. - **Growth Signals**: - Completed live Arctic trials of Black Bird interceptor with Estonian Defence Forces (Feb 2026) - Expanding to Munich and London in 2026 - Rapid hiring: 19+ active job postings (LinkedIn), 12 listed on Built In - LinkedIn followers: 11,265 (+15.8% monthly growth) - Team: ~43 employees (LinkedIn) to 62 (Built In), with strong technical talent from defense and aerospace (Armée de Terre, Safran AI, Loft Orbital) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) ## Competitive Advantages - **Sovereign European stack**: Entire AI and hardware chain developed by European allies, ensuring security and compliance for NATO and allied customers. - **GNSS-denied operations**: All systems designed to function under jamming and contested environments. - **Rapid field deployment**: Systems can be deployed by small teams in the field, reducing logistics footprint. - **Full-stack integration**: One platform combining effectors, ISR, and mission management with edge AI and continuous MLOps. ## Strategic Focus - Scale manufacturing and deployment of Black Bird, X-LOCK, and Gamma products to meet growing demand from allied nations. - Deepen integration partnership with Airbus Defence and Space for European counter-drone solutions. - Expand international presence (Munich, London offices in 2026) and grow sales in Baltic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle Eastern markets. - Continue investment in AI terminal guidance, sensor fusion, and sovereign MLOps (Gamma Ulixes). ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to European and allied defense autonomy in a critical domain. - **Cutting-edge tech**: Work on AI, computer vision, autonomous flight, edge computing, and defense-grade hardware. - **Rapid growth**: Company raised €50M in 2026, tripling headcount timeline; many open engineering and operations roles. - **Culture**: Described as a “deeptech startup” with a hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site); main offices in Paris and Toulouse, plus international hubs. - **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but typical for defense tech includes competitive compensation, equity, and mission-critical work. Engineering culture emphasized in job postings. - **Ideal for**: Engineers (embedded, robotics, GNC, data, ML), test pilots, production managers, defense sales, compliance, and talent acquisition specialists. ## Sources 1. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) 4. [jobs.workable.com](https://jobs.workable.com/company/dTjqj5nvsJLNhfSDY12XbG/jobs-at-alta-ares) 5. [thecompanycheck.com](https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/b/alta-ares/l5u43z56vx1ldmfss) ## Other roles at Alta Ares - [DevOps Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/devops-intern-alta-ares-paris-ys5qhbgdkt12) — Paris, France - [Structural Engineer UAV H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/structural-engineer-uav-h-f-alta-ares-toulouse-e0wecwdhef8d) — Toulouse, France - [Pyrotechnics Engineer H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/pyrotechnics-engineer-h-f-alta-ares-toulouse-fq3aa627wfxr) — Toulouse, France - [Logistics Manager H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/logistics-manager-h-f-alta-ares-paris-jq0ba72knsyk) — Paris, France - [Software Engineer — VIE USA](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-vie-usa-alta-ares-new-york-tzvjqnfbydhe) — New York, NY - [Business Development Representative — VIE Germany](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-representative-vie-germany-alta-ares-munich-9y82690ehp52) — Munich, Germany - [Business Development Representative — VIE Abu Dhabi](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-representative-vie-abu-dhabi-alta-ares-middle-east-and-qksmpxad2e7g) — Middle East and Africa - [Business Development Representative — VIE Japon](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-representative-vie-japon-alta-ares-tokyo-xd296meqgnya) — Tokyo, Japan / Nagoya, Japan - [Legal Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/legal-intern-alta-ares-paris-ew8j518ja616) — Paris, France - [Legal & IP Counsel](https://feeny.ai/job/legal-ip-counsel-alta-ares-paris-7x18kmg7kddd) — Paris, France