About Alta AresAlta 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.Role & MissionYou will be the operational backbone of Alta Ares' field demonstration team — ensuring that every client and partner demonstration runs flawlessly, from equipment preparation through to mission debrief.On the ground, you are the go-to support for pilots, operators, and engineers: handling logistics, setting up and dismantling demo sites, keeping the equipment fleet in condition, and solving problems on the fly. Your versatility and resourcefulness set you apart — you move seamlessly from a hardware check to a client interaction, from a flight case to a transport declaration, without losing pace or precision.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstration PreparationPrepare and verify all equipment before each mission: drones, ground control stations, batteries, and toolingPack into flight cases and conduct pre-departure checksKeep inventories accurate and up to dateChecklists & Continuous ImprovementOwn the operational and equipment checklists — execute them on the dayUpdate checklists after each mission based on field feedbackFormalise and improve processes continuouslyLogistics & TransportOrganise outbound shipments and equipment returnsPrepare all transport documentation and coordinate with carriers and the supply chainEnsure material arrives on time and in compliance with applicable regulations, including for sensitive or dual-use equipmentField DeploymentInstall and strike the demonstration siteSupport pilots during flight operationsServe as the on-site point of contact for ground teams, host nation staff, and client representativesEquipment MaintenanceMonitor the condition of the demonstration fleet and report anomaliesCarry out first-level maintenance interventionsKeep the hardware mission-ready at all timesAdministrative SupportPrepare authorisation requests and write mission reportsManage expense claims and travel bookingsKeep tracking tools up to date: backlog, planning, and mission logsCandidate ProfileMilitary background or defence sector experience strongly valued: logistics, field support, or operationsUnderstanding of the defence ecosystem required — genuine commitment to national and European sovereigntyVersatile and resourceful: you move from a manual handling task to a client conversation without missing a beatRigorous on equipment and procedures — with the instinct to formalise and improve what can beComfortable working independently and as part of a teamAvailable for frequent travel, including internationally and in degraded security environments, sometimes at short noticeProfessional English — mandatoryFrench driving licence (Permis B) — mandatory; heavy goods licence (Poids Lourd) appreciatedGood physical condition — outdoor work and load carrying are part of the roleExperience in drone piloting or the UAS/C-UAS ecosystem is a plusExperience shipping sensitive equipment is a plus Find Jobs in France on Arbeitnow