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Alta Ares

Head of Product Hardware H/F

Alta Ares
France · Full-time · Director
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, France, with frequent travel to operational theaters, customer sites, manufacturing partners, and field testing locations
  • Reports to: Head of Engineering
  • Position objective: Own end-to-end hardware product development for one of Alta Ares' flagship counter-drone systems. Drive the complete product lifecycle from concept to operational deployment, balancing rapid iteration based on operational feedback with robust, defense-grade engineering. Ensure system readiness, reliability, and manufacturability while supporting field testing and deployment in operational theaters
  • Contract: Full-time, permanent position (CDI)

Role & Mission

Product Ownership & Strategy

  • Own end-to-end product development for assigned counter-drone system
  • Define product roadmap based on operational feedback from Ukraine and customer requirements
  • Drive product specifications, architecture decisions, and technical trade-offs
  • Balance innovation, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market
  • Report to Head of Hardware / Engineering on product progress, risks, and strategic decisions

Hardware Development & Engineering

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts (mechanical, electrical, RF, sensors)
  • Drive system architecture and design for operational robustness
  • Oversee development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production transfer
  • Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
  • Manage integration of subsystems and third-party components

Field Testing & Iteration

  • Collaborate with deployment teams and end-users to gather operational feedback
  • Analyze field performance data to drive continuous improvement
  • Manage rapid iteration cycles based on evolving threats and user needs
  • Coordinate field testing in operational theaters (including Ukraine)
  • Balance battle-tested evolution with product stability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Software/AI teams on hardware-software integration
  • Work with Manufacturing to ensure producibility and production readiness
  • Collaborate with Sales on customer requirements and technical presentations
  • Interface with Supply Chain on component selection and sourcing
  • Coordinate with Compliance on certifications and export control

Technical Leadership

  • Build and mentor engineering teams working on the product
  • Establish engineering best practices and documentation standards
  • Foster culture of innovation, rigor, and operational focus
  • Manage external engineering partnerships and vendors

Requirements

Candidate profile

  • 8+ years in hardware product development, with at least 3 years leading complex products
  • Proven track record shipping electromechanical systems end-to-end
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems
  • Background managing multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Demonstrated success with rapid iteration and field deployment

Nice to Have

  • Experience with counter-drone, UAS, or ISR systems
  • Knowledge of rapid iteration and field deployment in operational theaters
  • Exposure to NATO standards, airspace regulations, and defense certification
  • Familiarity with high-reliability production and supply chain management
  • Experience collaborating with international or multicultural engineering teams

Key Skills

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France

Large economy with strong startup and AI ecosystem

Posted
Apr 07, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Director
Location
Paris
Company
Alta Ares

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