Field Operations Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Alta Ares scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Alta Ares
Alta 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 & Mission
You 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 Responsibilities
Demonstration Preparation
Prepare and verify all equipment before each mission: drones, ground control stations, batteries, and tooling
Pack into flight cases and conduct pre-departure checks
Keep inventories accurate and up to date
Checklists & Continuous Improvement
Own the operational and equipment checklists - execute them on the day
Update checklists after each mission based on field feedback
Formalise and improve processes continuously
Logistics & Transport
Organise outbound shipments and equipment returns
Prepare all transport documentation and coordinate with carriers and the supply chain
Ensure material arrives on time and in compliance with applicable regulations, including for sensitive or dual-use equipment
Field Deployment
Install and strike the demonstration site
Support pilots during flight operations
Serve as the on-site point of contact for ground teams, host nation staff, and client representatives
Equipment Maintenance
Monitor the condition of the demonstration fleet and report anomalies
Carry out first-level maintenance interventions
Keep the hardware mission-ready at all times
Administrative Support
Prepare authorisation requests and write mission reports
Manage expense claims and travel bookings
Keep tracking tools up to date: backlog, planning, and mission logs
Candidate Profile
Military background or defence sector experience strongly valued: logistics, field support, or operations
Understanding of the defence ecosystem required - genuine commitment to national and European sovereignty
Versatile and resourceful: you move from a manual handling task to a client conversation without missing a beat
Rigorous on equipment and procedures - with the instinct to formalise and improve what can be
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Available for frequent travel, including internationally and in degraded security environments, sometimes at short notice
Professional English - mandatory
French driving licence (Permis B) - mandatory; heavy goods licence (Poids Lourd) appreciated
Good physical condition - outdoor work and load carrying are part of the role
Experience in drone piloting or the UAS/C-UAS ecosystem is a plus
Experience shipping sensitive equipment is a plus