Internship - Public Affairs & Partnership

Alta Ares; Paris; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Alta Ares, located in Paris, is seeking a student with a Master's degree in Defense & Security or a related field to engage in the development of real-time AI for military applications. The candidate must possess a deep understanding of military doctrine and procurement processes, along with excellent writing skills.

Experience engaging with military personnel and fluency in English are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with NATO-aligned defense institutions and contribute to cutting-edge military technology projects.

Qualifications

• Student in Master's degree with orientation in Defense & Security, International Relations/Security, Public Affairs.
• Deep understanding of French Armed Forces organization, military doctrine, and defense procurement processes.
• Familiarity with defense tenders, public procurement procedures, and funding mechanisms.
• Ability to produce military-grade documentation and operational briefings for C-Level.

Responsibilities

• Engage with defense industrial base: military contractors and R&D centers.
• Produce executive summaries on military requirements and threat assessments.
• Track doctrinal evolutions in autonomous systems and C-UAS operations.

Skills

Defense background

Military technology knowledge

Procurement experience

Excellent writing skills

Military environment engagement

Autonomy and initiative

Fluent English

Security clearance eligibility

Discretion and operational security

Education

Master's degree in Defense & Security or related field

Job description

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 defense 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.

Product Suite

• 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
• Monitor and identify relevant military tenders and calls for proposals (DGA, European Defense Fund, NATO)
• Preparation and submission of responses to identified tenders
• Track defense innovation programs and coordinate application processes

Defense Intelligence & Strategic Analysis

• Track doctrinal evolutions in autonomous systems and C‑UAS operations
• Produce executive summaries on military requirements, threat assessments, and operational trends

Defense Ecosystem & Coordination

• Engage with defense industrial base: prime contractors, GICAT, military R&D centers

Candidate Profile

Education

Student in Master's degree with orientation in Defense & Security, International Relations/Security, Public Affairs.

Required Skills & Qualities

• Defense background: deep understanding of French Armed Forces organization, military doctrine, and defense procurement processes
• Military technology: genuine interest and knowledge in military AI, drones, ISR systems, and counter‑UAS operations
• Procurement experience: familiarity with defense tenders, public procurement procedures, and funding mechanisms
• Excellent writing skills: ability to produce military‑grade documentation, technical responses, and operational briefings for C‑Level
• Military environment: comfortable engaging with military personnel, defense officials, and operational units
• Autonomy and initiative
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Security clearance eligibility: French nationality is a must have
• Discretion and operational security

Nice to Have

• Prior Defense experience (service, reserves, defense internships)
• Existing relationships within French Armed Forces or DGA
• Experience with defense procurement responses or military project management
• Technical understanding of AI, computer vision, or robotics
• Knowledge of Ukrainian (language, culture)