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

As a Product Owner, you are responsible for ensuring the relevance, performance, and continuous improvement of the products by aligning technical development with customer needs and operational realities.

Product Expertise & Strategy

• Develop a strong understanding of our products and their technical specifications

• Contribute to product specifications and roadmap definition in collaboration with internal teams

• Ensure consistency between product evolution and market needs

Customer Insight & Prioritization

• Collect, structure, and prioritize customer feedback

• Translate user needs into clear and actionable product requirements

• Continuously refine priorities to maximize product value and impact

Field Testing & Validation

• Regularly operate in field environments to test and validate solutions

• Ensure products perform effectively under real operational constraints

• Feed field insights back into product improvements

Demonstrations & Operational Preparation

• Prepare and lead customer demonstrations (scenarios, CONOPS, authorizations, field constraints)

• Ensure demonstrations accurately reflect product capabilities and use cases

• Support customer understanding and adoption through hands-on presentations

Cross-functional Coordination

• Act as the interface between customers and internal technical and operational teams

• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders

• Support smooth execution from product development to deployment

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in product management or product ownership

• Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technology

• Experience with agile methodologies and product development cycles

• Understanding of swarm technologies, multi-agent systems, or drone operations

• Proven track record of launching new products or features

• Ability to work in fast-paced, operational environments

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Technical Understanding :

• Strong grasp of autonomous systems and AI/ML applications

• Familiarity with software-hardware integration

• Understanding of defense/military operational requirements appreciated

• Experience with field testing and validation preferred

• Comfort with technical specifications and system architectures

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Languages :

• Professional fluency in English (mandatory)

• French appreciated (for work with Paris headquarters)

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Travel :

• Willingness to travel regularly for demonstrations and customer meetings (Europe,NATO countries, potential deployments to operational theaters)