Alta Ares is a French startup that makes AI-equipped ammunition to intercept and destroy drones, missiles and glide bombs.
ABOUT ALTA ARES Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast. Our product suite includes: - Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms - Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments - Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models - Data fusion and trajectory prediction - Monitor and identify relevant military tenders and calls for proposals (DGA, European Defense Fund, NATO) - Preparation and submission of responses to identified tenders - Track defense innovation programs and coordinate application processes Defense Intelligence & Strategic Analysis: - Track doctrinal evolutions in autonomous systems and C-UAS operations - Produce executive summaries on military requirements, threat assessments, and operational trends Defense Ecosystem & Coordination: - Engage with defense industrial base: prime contractors, GICAT, military R&D centers CANDIDATE PROFILE Education: Student in Master's degree with orientation in Defense & Security, International Relations/Security, Public Affairs. Required Skills & Qualities - Defense background: deep understanding of French Armed Forces organization, military doctrine, and defense procurement processes - Military technology: genuine interest and knowledge in military AI, drones, ISR systems, and counter-UAS operations - Procurement experience: familiarity with defense tenders, public procurement procedures, and funding mechanisms - Excellent writing skills: ability to produce military-grade documentation, technical responses, and operational briefings for C-Level - Military environment : comfortable engaging with military personnel, defense officials, and operational units - Autonomy and initiative - Fluent English (written and spoken) - Security clearance eligibility : French nationality is a must have - Discretion and operational security NICE TO HAVE - Prior Defense experience (service, reserves, defense internships) - Existing relationships within French Armed Forces or DGA - Experience with defense procurement responses or military project management - Technical understanding of AI, computer vision, or robotics - Knowledge of Ukrainian (language, culture)