Product Owner H/F
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 defence 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
As a Product Owner, you are responsible for ensuring the relevance, performance, and continuous improvement of the products by aligning technical development with customer needs and operational realities.
Product Expertise & Strategy
Develop a strong understanding of our products and their technical specifications
Contribute to product specifications and roadmap definition in collaboration with internal teams
Ensure consistency between product evolution and market needs
Customer Insight & Prioritization
Collect, structure, and prioritise customer feedback
Translate user needs into clear and actionable product requirements
Continuously refine priorities to maximise product value and impact
Field Testing & Validation
Regularly operate in field environments to test and validate solutions
Ensure products perform effectively under real operational constraints
Feed field insights back into product improvements
Demonstrations & Operational Preparation
Prepare and lead customer demonstrations (scenarios, CONOPS, authorisations, field constraints)
Ensure demonstrations accurately reflect product capabilities and use cases
Support customer understanding and adoption through hands‑on presentations
Cross‑functional Coordination
Act as the interface between customers and internal technical and operational teams
Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders
Support smooth execution from product development to deployment
Requirements
3-5+ years of experience in product management or product ownership
Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or defence technology
Experience with agile methodologies and product development cycles
Understanding of swarm technologies, multi–agent systems, or drone operations
Proven track record of launching new products or features
Ability to work in fast‑paced, operational environments
Technical Understanding :
Strong grasp of autonomous systems and AI/ML applications
Familiarity with software‑hardware integration
Understanding of defence/military operational requirements appreciated
Experience with field testing and validation preferred
Comfort with technical specifications and system architectures
Languages :
Professional fluency in English (mandatory)
French appreciated (for work with Paris headquarters)
Travel :
Willingness to travel regularly for demonstrations and customer meetings (Europe,NATO countries, potential deployments to operational theatres)