Systems 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.

Products

• 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

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to lead validation and verification (V&V) activities for complex defense systems. The role requires collaboration across software, hardware, and operational teams to ensure system reliability.

Validation & Verification Strategy

• Define system‑level V&V strategies
• Ensure alignment between system requirements, test coverage, and operational use cases
• Establish acceptance criteria and validation methodologies

Test Planning & Execution

• Write test plans, protocols, and detailed test procedures
• Coordinate and execute test campaigns (lab, simulation, and field testing)
• Ensure structured and repeatable validation processes

Traceability & Compliance

• Ensure full traceability between requirements, tests, and results
• Maintain clear mapping across system specifications and validation artifacts
• Contribute to compliance and certification efforts (CE, aerospace, or equivalent)

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze test results and identify gaps, failures, or performance deviations
• Drive root‑cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams
• Continuously improve validation processes and system reliability

Test Infrastructure & Automation

• Design and implement test tools, frameworks, and automation pipelines
• Improve test efficiency, scalability, and reproducibility
• Support the development of simulation and hardware‑in‑the-loop (HIL) environments

Cross‑functional Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with R&D teams to improve system testability and robustness
• Provide feedback on system design from a validation perspective
• Manage validation documentation, reports, and test evidence

Requirements

Profile

You are a Systems Engineer with a strong background in test and validation of complex systems. You are structured, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working across software, hardware, and operational environments to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Experience in system validation and verification (V&V) for complex systems
• Strong experience in writing test plans, protocols, and validation documentation
• Experience coordinating and executing test campaigns (lab, simulation, field)
• Solid understanding of system engineering practices and requirements management
• Experience with traceability (requirements, tests, and results)
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
• Ability to work across software, hardware, and system‑level constraints

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace, drones, robotics, or defense systems
• Familiarity with certification and compliance frameworks (CE, aviation standards, etc.)
• Experience with simulation environments and HIL testing
• Knowledge of requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent)
• Experience in fast‑paced or startup environments