Drone Certification & Regulation Engineer

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.

Alta Ares is recruiting a drone regulation technician to support the flight safety manager. They will be responsible for regulatory files (SORA, PPDRA) and the compliance of operations and flight sites.

Missions

Regulatory files: write and follow up on authorization requests in the specific category (SORA, PPDRA, STS declarations), prepare airspace access files and protocols with airfield managers, and keep the MANEX and procedures up to date.

Regulatory monitoring: monitor EASA developments (regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945) and French developments, assess their impact on our operations, and propose adaptations.

Relationship with authorities: act as the operational contact for the DGAC/DSAC regarding file follow-up, prepare audits and controls for AA management as well as visits to flight sites.

Flight compliance: perform compliance checks during flights with the safety manager, verify documentation (remote pilot qualifications, aircraft registration, authorizations, insurance), and contribute to incident analysis as well as procedure improvement.

Flight sites: visit airfields and flight test centers, verify their compliance and suitability for our needs, and write a visit report.

Candidate Profile

• Bac+2 to Bac+5 in aeronautics, air regulation, or equivalent
• Mastery of SORA and PPDRA writing, with previously submitted files
• Knowledge of the entire EASA drone framework (open, specific, and certified categories, STS, LUC)
• Knowledge of the DGAC/DSAC ecosystem
• Good understanding of airspace and coordination with airfield managers
• Professional English
• Rigor, writing skills, autonomy, interpersonal skills, enjoyment of field work

Nice to have

• Knowledge of State aircraft regulations (DSAÉ)
• Remote pilot license or operational flight experience
• Experience in the Defense sector

Mandatory

• Frequent travel to test sites and airfields, driving license (B) indispensable
• Presence at flight sites, sometimes during irregular hours or for several days

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