Field Operations Specialist

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 defense 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 You will be the operational backbone of Alta Ares' field demonstration team — ensuring that every client and partner demonstration runs flawlessly, from equipment preparation through to mission debrief. On the ground, you are the go-to support for pilots, operators, and engineers: handling logistics, setting up and dismantling demo sites, keeping the equipment fleet in condition, and solving problems on the fly. Your versatility and resourcefulness set you apart — you move seamlessly from a hardware check to a client interaction, from a flight case to a transport declaration, without losing pace or precision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstration Preparation - Prepare and verify all equipment before each mission: drones, ground control stations, batteries, and tooling - Pack into flight cases and conduct pre-departure checks - Keep inventories accurate and up to date Checklists & Continuous Improvement - Own the operational and equipment checklists — execute them on the day - Update checklists after each mission based on field feedback - Formalise and improve processes continuously Logistics & Transport - Organise outbound shipments and equipment returns - Prepare all transport documentation and coordinate with carriers and the supply chain - Ensure material arrives on time and in compliance with applicable regulations, including for sensitive or dual-use equipment Field Deployment - Install and strike the demonstration site - Support pilots during flight operations - Serve as the on-site point of contact for ground teams, host nation staff, and client representatives Equipment Maintenance - Monitor the condition of the demonstration fleet and report anomalies - Carry out first-level maintenance interventions - Keep the hardware mission-ready at all times Administrative Support - Prepare authorisation requests and write mission reports - Manage expense claims and travel bookings - Keep tracking tools up to date: backlog, planning, and mission logs Candidate Profile - Military background or defence sector experience strongly valued: logistics, field support, or operations - Understanding of the defence ecosystem required — genuine commitment to national and European sovereignty - Versatile and resourceful: you move from a manual handling task to a client conversation without missing a beat - Rigorous on equipment and procedures — with the instinct to formalise and improve what can be - Comfortable working independently and as part of a team - Available for frequent travel, including internationally and in degraded security environments, sometimes at short notice - Professional English — mandatory - French driving licence (Permis B) — mandatory; heavy goods licence (Poids Lourd) appreciated - Good physical condition — outdoor work and load carrying are part of the role - Experience in drone piloting or the UAS/C-UAS ecosystem is a plus - Experience shipping sensitive equipment is a plus