Radar Engineer
Posted :
16/1/26
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 regular travel to testing sites, operational theaters, partner locations, and NATO countries
- Reports to: Head of Product Hardware / Engineering
- Position objective: Lead the integration of radar systems into Alta Ares’ counter-drone ecosystem, ensuring operationally effective detection and tracking capabilities across all platforms, and supporting field deployment and system optimization in operational theaters.
- Contract: Full-time, permanent position (CDI)
Role & Mission
As Radar Engineer, you will lead the integration of radar systems into Alta Ares' counter-drone ecosystem. You will work on integrating various radar technologies (ground-based, drone-mounted, mobile) with our Ground Control Station (GCS), C2 systems, and drone platforms to create comprehensive detection and tracking solutions for counter-UAS operations.
Your responsibilities:
Radar Integration & Development
- Integrate diverse radar systems into Alta Ares' product ecosystem (GCS, C2, drone platforms)
- Evaluate and select radar technologies for different operational scenarios
- Interface radar data with AI/ML detection and tracking systems
- System Architecture & Integration
- Design integration architectures between radars, C2 systems, and GCS
- Ensure real-time data processing and low-latency target tracking
- Create standardized integration frameworks for multiple radar vendors
- Implement data fusion between radar and other sensors (RF, EO/IR, acoustic)
Performance Optimization
- Conduct radar performance testing and validation in various environments
- Optimize detection ranges, false alarm rates, and tracking accuracy
- Develop ECCM (Electronic Counter-Counter Measures) capabilities
- Analyze operational data to improve detection algorithms
- Adapt systems for challenging environments (urban, maritime, mountainous)
Field Testing & Deployment
- Support radar deployment and integration in operational theaters
- Conduct field testing and performance validation
- Troubleshoot integration issues in operational conditions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Hardware teams on radar mounting and platform integration
Collaborate with Software/AI teams on data processing and fusion
Candidate profile
- 5+ years in radar engineering, radar integration, or related field
- Proven experience with radar systems and testing
- Background in defense, aerospace, or surveillance systems
- Experience with multiple radar technologies
- Hands-on experience with radar data processing and tracking algorithms is a plus
Nice to Have
Skills & Values
Radar & Systems Expertise
Integration & Collaboration
Technological Sovereignty
What We Offer
Apply Now
ALL MISSIONS
JOB ROLE
Location
TYPE
URGENCY
Posted
action
