Sr. Systems Product Owner - Woburn, MA

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 Sr. Systems Product Owner in Woburn, MA. 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 requirementsJob 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 processDevelop, maintain, and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities in alignment with program objectivesWork with Systems Engineering and technical teams to decompose system requirements into capabilities, features, user stories, and acceptance criteriaPrioritize the product backlog based on mission priorities, program objectives, technical dependencies, risk, and resource constraintsFacilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and PI planning activitiesCollaborate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Radar Engineering, Integration and Test, and other technical disciplines to ensure requirements are understood and executableCoordinate with other Product Owners to manage cross-team dependencies and maintain alignment with the overall system and program visionSupport the development, integration, testing, and deployment of capabilities supporting ground-based radar systemsAnalyze technical and operational issues and work with engineering teams to identify potential solutions and recommendationsTrack and communicate product progress, risks, dependencies, and technical challenges to stakeholders and program leadershipDevelop and present diagrams, workflows, capability views, and recommendations to technical and program audiencesEnsure product backlog items contain clear requirements, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomesSupport verification and validation activities by ensuring delivered capabilities satisfy defined requirements and stakeholder expectationsPromote continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle and Agile teamJob Requirements:BS or MS in Engineering, Science, Math or related discipline10+ years' experience Agile Product Owner, Systems Engineer, Technical Product Owner, or similar roleDeep 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 techniquesExperience with Systems Engineering Product Development CycleExperience with MATLAB and DOORSDemonstrated Successful Leadership as a Complex System Integration and/or Complex System Test LeadExperience developing and presenting technical information/presentations to leaders or customersHas expert specialty knowledge in Systems Engineering and Integration/Test of complex, large-scale systems; Provides leadership and guidance to teamsDesired Competencies:Experience supporting the Missile Defense System (MDS), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), or related defense programsExperience with ground-based radar systems or radar-related mission capabilitiesKnowledge of radar systems, sensor systems, command and control, tracking, discrimination, or battle management capabilitiesBackground in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Development ManagementExperience with system-of-systems engineering and complex technical architecturesKnowledge of requirements management, system integration, verification, and validation processesExperience working with government customers and/or Department of Defense programsExperience supporting Program Increment (PI) planning and execution within a SAFe environmentSAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certificationPMI-ACP certification or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, or other requirements/modeling toolsAbility to interpret and communicate system architecture, interface, and operational conceptsExperience working in a multi-site engineering organization with geographically distributed teamsClearance Requirements:Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.

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