Best suited to Master's students in Defense & Security with a deep understanding of military doctrine and procurement processes, comfortable engaging with defense officials and military personnel.
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Original posting from Alta Ares via Ashby
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)
Source: Alta Ares careers (Ashby)