Electrical Engineer (Test & Validation) H/F

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, developing real-time AI solutions for defense operations (ISR, C-UAS). Our primary customers are NATO-aligned armed forces, with frequent deployments in real-world operational exercises.

Our products include:

• 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 and deploying military-grade AI models
• Data fusion and trajectory prediction systems

Role & Missions

Test Bench Development & Instrumentation

• Develop and maintain electronic test benches and measurement equipment
• Define instrumentation setups for accurate and repeatable validation
• Ensure test environments reflect real-world operating conditions

Electronic Validation & Testing

• Validate electronic boards (functional, thermal, EMI/EMC, power consumption)
• Define test procedures, protocols, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure reliability and consistency of validation results

Failure Analysis & Debugging

• Diagnose faults and analyze electronic failures at board and system level
• Perform root-cause analysis and support corrective actions
• Work closely with hardware teams to resolve issues efficiently

Test Automation & Production Support

• Develop automated test systems and validation tools for production
• Support scaling from prototype to production testing workflows
• Improve test coverage, efficiency, and repeatability

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (CE, EMI/EMC, electrical safety)
• Support certification and qualification processes
• Maintain validation records and traceability

Design Collaboration & Reliability

• Collaborate with design teams to improve reliability and testability
• Provide feedback on design for validation and manufacturability
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electronic systems

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• Experience in electronic testing and validation (functional, thermal, EMI/EMC, power)
• Experience designing and maintaining electronic test benches and measurement setups
• Strong debugging and failure analysis skills
• Experience defining test procedures and acceptance criteria
• Familiarity with automated testing and production validation tools
• Good understanding of embedded electronics and system-level constraints
• Experience with compliance standards (CE, EMI/EMC, electrical safety)

Nice to Have

• Experience in RF systems or high-frequency electronics
• Experience in drones, robotics, or defense systems
• Familiarity with certification processes and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments