Product Owner - Systems Engineering

Responsibilities: for the Senior Systems Engineer / Product Owner Include: Serve as the Agile Product Owner , managing and prioritizing team backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Translate complex system requirements into actionable Agile features and testable user stories. Lead backlog refinement, PI Planning , sprint planning, and coordination across Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Collaborate with stakeholders, systems engineers, architects, and DevSecOps teams to align technical solutions with program objectives. Maintain requirements traceability, technical documentation, and verification evidence to support regulatory compliance. Support the design and implementation of cloud-based, microservices-driven software solutions . Coordinate cross-team dependencies, integration milestones, testing, and release readiness. Engage customer stakeholders to define operational requirements, validate solutions, and support continuous improvement. Qualifications: for the Senior Systems Engineer / Product Owner Include: 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's degree ; equivalent experience considered. Hands-on experience serving as an Agile Product Owner , managing backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Strong experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies, PI Planning, and cross-functional development teams . Experience translating complex technical requirements into actionable software development deliverables. Background in systems engineering, software development, scripting, or cloud-based system design . Experience working directly with customers and technical stakeholders to define and deliver solutions. Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification. Experience with Java, Python, React, microservices, and hybrid cloud architectures . Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tools . Experience with FAA, air traffic management, or safety-critical government systems . Familiarity with MBSE, FedRAMP, FISMA, and government security compliance frameworks . Compensation: for the Senior Systems Engineer / Product Owner Includes: Compensation: $70 - $80/hr depending on experience Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave as required by law. This job opens for applications on 10/26/2026 . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.