Senior Systems Product Owner - Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Job Description

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, CO.

This position is located at a site that is NOT located on a military base or military installation.

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.