Alta Ares
Pyrotechnics Engineer H/F
Paris. Posted 16 days ago
The role
The Pyrotechnics Engineer will perform thermo-mechanical simulations and model pyrotechnic phenomena. This role involves analyzing simulation results, providing design recommendations, and supporting test campaigns.
What you will do
- Perform thermo-mechanical simulations including static, dynamic, vibration, shock, and fatigue
- Model and simulate pyrotechnic phenomena such as explosions, pressure, fragmentation, and fluid–structure interaction
- Define assumptions, models, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria
- Analyze and interpret simulation results
- Provide recommendations for design and product improvements
- Correlate numerical results with experimental test data
- Support the planning and preparation of test campaigns
- Prepare calculation notes, simulation reports, and related technical documentation
- Contribute to the development and improvement of simulation methods and tools
- Ensure the traceability and quality of models and results
Required qualifications
- Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and dynamics
- Knowledge of finite element analysis methods
- Experience with explicit simulation and rapid transient phenomena
- Knowledge of pyrotechnic and/or ballistic phenomena
- Proficiency in one or more simulation tools: LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent
- Ability to analyze complex results and translate them into technical recommendations
- Knowledge of mechanical testing and simulation-to-test correlation
- Hands-on engineer comfortable working with hardware and testing activities
- Able to independently drive integration and qualification campaigns
- Rigorous approach to safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-growing company
About the company
Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime that builds AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles. Founded in 2024, the company has 90 people and serves NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions.