Technical Writer at Alta Ares
- Company: Alta Ares
- Location: Paris
- Employment type: Full Time
- Posted: 2026-09-24
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 Technical Writer, you will own the documentation of Alta Ares' product suite — producing the manuals, user guides, interface specifications, and operational references that enable military operators, system integrators, and institutional clients to deploy and use Alta Ares' platforms with confidence.
In defence, documentation is not a nice-to-have. A military operator in a contested environment cannot call the helpdesk. A procurement officer reviewing an acceptance package expects documentation that is precise, complete, and unambiguous. Your work is the last line of clarity between a complex, cutting-edge system and the person who has to operate it under pressure.
You will work closely with Engineering, Product, and the Pre & Post Sales team — translating deeply technical content into structured, accessible, operationally relevant documentation. This is a high-craft, high-ownership role in a company where the quality of your writing directly affects operational outcomes.
Product Documentation — User Guides & Operator Manuals
Own the full suite of end-user documentation for Alta Ares' product portfolio: operator manuals, quick-start guides, field reference cards, and system overviews
Write clear, structured, and operationally grounded documentation for military end-users — adapting tone, level of detail, and format to the audience (drone operator, system administrator, field commander)
Develop and maintain documentation for each product line: ISR module, C-UAS platform, MLOps stack, GCS interface, and ground equipment
Produce multilingual documentation in English and French — ensuring accuracy and consistency across both versions
Maintain a versioned documentation library aligned with each product release and firmware update
Interface & System Specifications
Document software interfaces, system architectures, and hardware integration specifications in collaboration with Engineering
Produce interface control documents (ICDs), system description documents (SDDs), and integration guides for system integrators and institutional clients
Translate engineering schematics, API references, and architecture diagrams into human-readable specifications accessible to non-specialist audiences
Maintain up-to-date configuration guides, parameter references, and software release notes for each product version
Support the Engineering team in documenting internal technical standards and development guidelines
Operational & Field Documentation
Develop field-ready documentation adapted to operational environments: laminated quick-reference cards, checklists, and compact field guides
Produce pre-flight checklists, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides for UAV platforms and C-UAS systems
Create training materials and operational scenario guides for use during client onboarding, field demonstrations, and exercises
Ensure all field documentation meets the usability requirements of military audiences: clear hierarchy, unambiguous language, and actionable step-by-step instructions
Documentation Lifecycle & Quality Management
Own the documentation lifecycle end-to-end: planning, drafting, review, validation, versioning, and publication
Establish and enforce documentation standards across Alta Ares: style guide, terminology glossary, formatting conventions, and review processes
Coordinate review cycles with Engineering, Product, and Pre & Post Sales teams — ensuring technical accuracy before publication
Manage the documentation repository in Notion and ensure all documents are findable, versioned, and access-controlled appropriately
Track and incorporate feedback from field deployments, client reviews, and post-sales observations into documentation updates
Client-Facing Delivery Documentation
Produce documentation packages for client deliverables: acceptance test procedures, delivery dossiers, and contractual documentation requirements
Support the preparation of responses to RFP documentation requirements and compliance matrices
Contribute to the development of training packages for institutional clients and partner integrators
Ensure client-facing documentation meets applicable defence documentation standards and contractual specifications
Candidate Profile - Experience
3–5 years of experience in technical writing — with a strong focus on product documentation, user manuals, or operational guides
Prior experience documenting hardware-software integrated systems — mandatory : you must be comfortable with complex, multi-component products
Background in defence, aerospace, robotics, deeptech, or dual-use is a strong plus — you understand the operational context in which your documentation will be used
Experience producing documentation for non-specialist end-users (operators, field technicians) as well as technical audiences (engineers, integrators)
Prior exposure to documentation lifecycle management and versioning in a product environment
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