Alta Ares · Defence and security
Avionics Electronics Engineer
- Toulouse (On‑site)
- Full-time
Still open on Alta Ares's site · checked 3 hours ago
- Education
- Master's degreeor equivalent experience
- Posted
What you'll do
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Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Software, Guidance & Navigation, Mechanical, Product and Flight Test teams in short iteration loops
Contribute to design reviews, trade studies, and product roadmap decisions
Support field deployments and live demonstrations with customers when required
Requirements
Requirements Candidate profile
MSc or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
3-8 years of experience in avionics, embedded hardware, or electronics design, ideally on UAS, aircraft, missiles, or other airborne systems
Hands-on experience taking boards from schematic to tested flight hardware
Solid understanding of power electronics, motor control, RF and data links, and sensor interfaces
Familiarity with autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary) is a strong plus
Skills & Qualities
Hands-on, lab-oriented mindset: at ease with an oscilloscope, a soldering iron, and a test bench
Rigorous, structured problem solver able to deliver under tight timelines
Able to make pragmatic trade-offs between performance, cost, and schedule
Clear technical communicator in documentation and design reviews
High integrity, discretion, and understanding of security culture
Fluent English; French is a plus
Nice to Have
Experience in a defense startup, neoprime, or fast-moving hardware environment
Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or equivalent standards
Embedded firmware experience (C/C++) on STM32 or similar microcontrollers
Experience integrating edge compute modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) and high-bandwidth data links
Exposure to counter-UAS or air defense systems
Willingness to travel to test ranges and field sites
Skills
Stack
- C++
- C
Working languages
English
Company
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