Davidson is seeking a
Senior Systems Product Owner in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This position is an integral part of a fast-paced, mission-focused program supporting the Missile Defense System (MDS) and the development, integration, and sustainment of ground-based radar systems. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with highly skilled Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Radar Engineering, and Program Management teams to deliver capabilities that support complex defense and mission requirements.
The candidate should be able to:
• Discuss new and innovative theories, ideas, and concepts related to radar systems, software, and mission capabilities
• Develop and maintain a product vision and roadmap aligned with program objectives and Program Increment (PI) planning
• Work within a diverse, cross-functional Agile/Scrum team
• Assist with decomposing system-level requirements into actionable capabilities, features, and user stories
• Coordinate the development and implementation of software and system changes supporting ground-based radar capabilities
• Understand and communicate technical dependencies across software, hardware, radar, and system engineering disciplines
• Diagram, analyze, and present recommendations to technical and program leadership
• Translate mission and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable product requirements
Job Responsibilities:- Work with government, program, engineering, and mission stakeholders to understand operational needs and ensure those needs are reflected in the product backlog and development process
- Develop, maintain, and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities in alignment with program objectives
- Work with Systems Engineering and technical teams to decompose system requirements into capabilities, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Prioritize the product backlog based on mission priorities, program objectives, technical dependencies, risk, and resource constraints
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and PI planning activities
- Collaborate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Radar Engineering, Integration and Test, and other technical disciplines to ensure requirements are understood and executable
- Coordinate with other Product Owners to manage cross-team dependencies and maintain alignment with the overall system and program vision
- Support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of capabilities supporting ground-based radar systems
- Analyze technical and operational issues and work with engineering teams to identify potential solutions and recommendations
- Track and communicate product progress, risks, dependencies, and technical challenges to stakeholders and program leadership
- Develop and present diagrams, workflows, capability views, and recommendations to technical and program audiences
- Ensure product backlog items contain clear requirements, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes
- Support verification and validation activities by ensuring delivered capabilities satisfy defined requirements and stakeholder expectations
- Promote continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle and Agile team
Job Requirements:- BS or MS in Engineering, Science, Math or related discipline
- 10+ years' experience Agile Product Owner, Systems Engineer, Technical Product Owner, or similar role
- Deep knowledge of job area/domain expertise (ie Radars/Sensors, Ship Systems, System Integration and Test)
- significant experience with system integration and test process, tools and techniques
- Experience with Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
- Experience with MATLAB and DOORS
- Demonstrated Successful Leadership as a Complex System Integration and/or Complex System Test Lead
- Experience developing and presenting technical information/presentations to leaders or customers
- Has expert specialty knowledge in Systems Engineering and Integration/Test of complex, large-scale systems; Provides leadership and guidance to teams
Desired Competencies:- Experience supporting the Missile Defense System (MDS), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), or related defense programs
- Experience with ground-based radar systems or radar-related mission capabilities
- Knowledge of radar systems, sensor systems, command and control, tracking, discrimination, or battle management capabilities
- Background in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Development Management
- Experience with system-of-systems engineering and complex technical architectures
- Knowledge of requirements management, system integration, verification, and validation processes
- Experience working with government customers and/or Department of Defense programs
- Experience supporting Program Increment (PI) planning and execution within a SAFe environment
- SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification
- PMI-ACP certification or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, or other requirements/modeling tools
- Ability to interpret and communicate system architecture, interface, and operational concepts
- Experience working in a multi-site engineering organization with geographically distributed teams
Clearance Requirements:- Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.
