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

Candidate Profile

You are an Electrical Engineer with strong experience in testing and validating embedded electronic systems. You are hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and driven by ensuring system reliability in real‑world conditions.

• 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