Space Force System Engineering Product Owner, Technical Lead & Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader to serve as a System Engineering Product Owner and Manager. You will be responsible for defining the technical direction for a large-scale solution capability while simultaneously managing a team of experienced engineers and directing multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). This hybrid role requires a unique blend of strategic product management, technical acumen, and exceptional people leadership to guide the solution from concept to delivery.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant supervisory experience, or a Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
At least 5 years of formal people management experience, leading and developing engineering teams
Proven success leading multiple cross-functional teams or IPTs in a complex, large-scale development environment
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, program management, or product development
Direct experience in a hybrid role combining project technical leadership with line management
Demonstrated expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), with significant experience working with System Engineering tasks
Experience in the defense or aerospace industry
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Responsibilities

Define, own, and communicate the solution vision, strategy, and roadmap for a specific topic area of the system
Collaborate closely with Development Leads to ensure ongoing architectural integrity and technical enablement. Arbitrate technical decisions as needed
Engage with customers, stakeholders, and Product Management to synthesize the technical solution into a coherent and executable strategy
Provide direct line management for a team of senior engineers, overseeing performance management, career development, and mentorship
Lead and direct multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring their efforts are aligned with the solution vision and priorities
Facilitate cross-IPT collaboration, manage dependencies, and resolve impediments to ensure seamless integration and delivery
Drive accountability and execution excellence across the engineering teams and IPTs
Manage resource allocation and ensure the teams are structured for success