Senior Systems Product Owner - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Davidson Technologies•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation. 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

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
Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

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