Radar Engineer H/F

Company Overview

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.

Position Details

• Location: Paris or Toulouse, France, with regular travel to testing sites, operational theaters, partner locations, and NATO countries
• Reports to: Head of Product Hardware / Engineering
• 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.

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
• 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

Requirements

• 5+ years in radar engineering, radar integration, or a 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

• Experience with C‑UAS or counter-drone operations
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based detection and tracking systems
• Exposure to multi-sensor fusion (radar + EO/IR + RF)
• Experience in NATO or defense operational environments
• Field deployment experience with mobile, drone‑mounted, or fixed radar systems