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About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast.
Our product suite includes:
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 & deploying military-grade AI models
Data fusion and trajectory prediction
Role & Mission
As a mechatronics engineer, you will contribute to the full development cycle of motorized and embedded systems. You will work on the integration of mechanical assemblies, electronic control systems, and embedded software to deliver robust, reliable, and high-performance prototypes and products.
Embedded Programming & Motor Control
Program and configure motor controllers (BLDC, DC, stepper)
Develop embedded software on microcontrollers (C/C++, Python)
Implement real-time control algorithms
Optimize motor performance, precision, and reliability
Mechatronic System Design
Design and integrate motorized mechanical systems
Develop mechanisms such as:
Opening / closing systems (enclosures, hatches, actuators)
Controlled lighting systems
Rail-guided or mobile displacement systems
Select actuators, sensors, and transmission components
Ensure mechanical-electrical-software coherence
Prototyping, Testing & Validation
Build and iterate on functional prototypes
Conduct system-level testing and validation
Perform debugging in lab and field environments
Improve robustness, reliability, and maintainability
System Integration
Ensure seamless interaction between mechanical, electronic, and software components
Contribute to system architecture decisions
Support integration with higher-level control systems
Requirements
Engineering degree in mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, or similar (with strong mechanical background)
Proven experience in embedded programming (C/C++, Python, microcontrollers)
Hands-on experience with motor control systems (brushless, DC, stepper motors)
Strong understanding of mechanical systems and kinematics
Comfortable working on physical prototypes and performing on-site debugging
System-level thinking with a practical, hands-on mindset
Nice to Have
Experience with robotic motion systems
Knowledge of control systems (PID, motion control algorithms)
Familiarity with sensor integration (encoders, IMUs, limit switches, etc.)
Role context
This Mechatronics Engineer H/F role at Alta Ares sits in the engineering track within defense and autonomy. The position is tied to Toulouse and is posted within the last day, which signals active hiring intent rather than archived demand. Compensation is not disclosed in the source listing, so candidates should verify range details directly with the employer. Combined with the live company and role links on this page, this listing gives candidates a direct path to compare equivalent openings by employer, market, and role focus.
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