Internship - Public Affairs & Partnership

<h3>About Alta Ares</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br />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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monitor and identify relevant military tenders and calls for proposals (DGA, European Defense Fund, NATO)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Preparation and submission of responses to identified tenders</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track defense innovation programs and coordinate application processes</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Defense Intelligence &amp; Strategic Analysis:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track doctrinal evolutions in autonomous systems and C-UAS operations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Produce executive summaries on military requirements, threat assessments, and operational trends</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Defense Ecosystem &amp; Coordination:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Engage with defense industrial base: prime contractors, GICAT, military R&amp;D centers</p></li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h3><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Education</strong>: Student in Master's degree with orientation in Defense &amp; Security, International Relations/Security, Public Affairs.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualities</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Defense background: deep understanding of French Armed Forces organization, military doctrine, and defense procurement processes</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Military technology: genuine interest and knowledge in military AI, drones, ISR systems, and counter-UAS operations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Procurement experience: familiarity with defense tenders, public procurement procedures, and funding mechanisms</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excellent writing skills: ability to produce military-grade documentation, technical responses, and operational briefings for C-Level</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Military environment : comfortable engaging with military personnel, defense officials, and operational units</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Autonomy and initiative</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluent English (written and spoken)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Security clearance eligibility : French nationality is a must have</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Discretion and operational security</p></li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h3><strong>Nice to have</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prior Defense experience (service, reserves, defense internships)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Existing relationships within French Armed Forces or DGA</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with defense procurement responses or military project management</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Technical understanding of AI, computer vision, or robotics</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Knowledge of Ukrainian (language, culture)</p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.fr/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in France</a> on Arbeitnow</a>