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Aerospace Engineer - Drone Systems Integration

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Description de l'emploi - Aerospace Engineer - Drone Systems Integration


About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations (ISR, C-UAS). Our primary clients are NATO-aligned militaries, with regular deployments during live exercises. Raised €2M pre-seed in May 2025 Products include:

  • Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms
  • Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover under GNSS-denied environment
  • Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models
  • Data fusion and trajectory prediction

Position details

  • Location: Paris or Toulouse, France, with regular travel to operational sites and deployment locations
  • Reports to: Head of Product Hardware
  • Position objective: Lead the development and integration of UAS platforms within Alta Ares’ counter-drone and ISR ecosystem. Ensure that drone architectures, guidance laws, and swarming capabilities meet operational requirements while enabling rapid deployment, field validation, and continuous improvement of mission-ready systems.
  • Contract: Full-time, permanent position (CDI)

Role & Mission

UAS Development & Integration

  • Design drone platform architectures for counter-drone and ISR missions
  • Develop and optimize guidance laws and flight control algorithms
  • Integrate diverse UAS systems into Alta Ares' product ecosystem
  • Conduct aerodynamic analysis and performance optimization

Swarming & Autonomous Operations

  • Develop drone swarming capabilities and coordination algorithms
  • Design multi-agent mission architectures for coordinated operations
  • Implement distributed decision-making and communication protocols

Rapid Deployment & Operations

  • Enable rapid deployment of diverse drone systems in operational environments
  • Conduct field testing and validation in operational conditions
  • Analyze operational requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Provide technical support for deployment teams


Candidate profile

You are a hands-on aerospace engineer with deep expertise in UAS systems and operational deployment. You thrive in fast-paced environments where you combine technical depth, operational analysis, and rapid prototyping to deliver mission-ready systems.

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering focused on UAS/drone systems
  • Expertise in platform architecture, guidance laws, control theory, and swarming
  • Strong foundation in flight dynamics and autopilot systems
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and field deployment
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink
  • Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary flight control systems
  • Strong problem-solving and operational analysis skills
  • Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a startup mindset
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and operational audiences
  • Comfortable working in field and operational conditions

Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field
  • Experience in defense, military UAS, or counter-drone systems
  • Background in swarm robotics or distributed autonomous systems
  • Knowledge of NATO standards, airspace regulations, and UAS certification
  • UAS operator certification or piloting experience
  • Exposure to multi-domain deployments or ISR missions
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