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 & MissionAs MAVLink & Autopilot Engineer, you will be at the core of Alta Ares' UAS development — designing, integrating, and hardening the autopilot and communication stack that underpins our ISR and C-UAS platforms across both fixed-wing and multi-rotor systems.
You will own the full MAVLink integration layer: from ground control station communication and mission scripting to onboard autopilot customisation and real-time telemetry pipelines.
You will work hands-on with ArduPlane and ArduCopter on operational platforms, in environments where reliability, latency, and resilience are non-negotiable.
This is a deeply technical, field-connected role.
You will split your time between the bench and the flight line — writing code in the morning and validating it on a live airframe in the afternoon.
MAVLink Integration & Protocol EngineeringDesign, implement, and maintain MAVLink-based communication pipelines between onboard systems, GCS, and ground infrastructureDevelop custom MAVLink messages, dialects, and extensions tailored to Alta Ares' operational requirementsBuild and maintain MAVLink parsers, routers, and middleware layers in C++ and PythonIntegrate MAVLink with onboard AI inference engines, sensor fusion modules, and mission management systemsEnsure communication robustness in degraded RF environments, high-latency links, and GNSS-denied conditionsContribute to the developme.