Mechatronics Engineer H/F

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.)