Pyrotechnic Engineer H/F
- Salary
- Not stated
- Level
- Mid
- Work type
- On-site · Paris
- Visa
- Not stated
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
The team: Hardware
This role is one of 8 open in Hardware. 7 were posted in the last 30 days.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Embedded Systems (2 of 8), FEA (2 of 8), FPGA (2 of 8), Verilog (2 of 8), VHDL (2 of 8)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Flight Test Engineer posted Oct 16
- Avionics Electronics Engineer posted Oct 7
- FPGA Engineer - Electronic Warfare posted Sep 28
- FPGA Engineer - Radar posted Sep 28
- Senior Jet Engine Design Engineer – Interceptor Drones posted Sep 24
- Fixed-Wing Test Pilot H/F posted Sep 22
- Structural Engineer UAV H/F posted Aug 27
From the team and dates on Alta Ares's own job board.
About the role
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
- Perform thermo-mechanical simulations: static, dynamic, vibration, shock, fatigue, etc.
- Model and simulate pyrotechnic phenomena: explosions, pressure, fragmentation, and fluid–structure interaction, as required.
- Define assumptions, models, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria.
- Analyze and interpret simulation results.
- Provide recommendations for design and product improvements.
- Correlate numerical results with experimental test data.
- Support the planning and preparation of test campaigns.
- Prepare calculation notes, simulation reports, and related technical documentation.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of simulation methods and tools.
- Ensure the traceability and quality of models and results.
Key Interfaces
- Mechanical Design Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Testing and Validation Teams
- Manufacturing Engineering / Production
- Quality and Configuration Management
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and dynamics.
- Knowledge of finite element analysis methods.
- Experience with explicit simulation and rapid transient phenomena.
- Knowledge of pyrotechnic and/or ballistic phenomena.
- Proficiency in one or more simulation tools: LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent.
- Ability to analyze complex results and translate them into technical recommendations.
- Knowledge of mechanical testing and simulation-to-test correlation.
Skills & Qualities
- Hands-on engineer comfortable working with hardware and testing activities
- Able to independently drive integration and qualification campaigns
- Rigorous approach to safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-growing company
- High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive defense technologies
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