Senior Systems Engineer

🚀 Senior Systems Engineer – Product Owner | Satellite Ground Systems💰 Salary: $160,000–$200,000🔒 Clearance: Active, transferable TS/SCI required🇺🇸 U.S. Citizenship requiredAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Product Owner to support a mission-critical satellite ground systems program.This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, technical leadership, and Agile product ownership. You will work across engineering teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders to define the product vision, translate mission needs into technical requirements, and drive execution of a critical ground software capability.What You’ll DoOwn and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a ground system componentServe as a key technical link between the Product Manager, Chief Engineer, engineering teams, and stakeholdersPartner with Scrum Masters and engineering teams to plan and execute Program Increments (PIs) in a SAFe Agile environmentTranslate customer needs, mission objectives, and operational concepts into technical requirements, system designs, and acceptance criteriaOwn and prioritize the team backlog, balancing new capabilities, technical debt, and program prioritiesSupport systems engineering activities including requirements management, interface definition, and technical risk managementLead design reviews, readiness reviews, demonstrations, and technical presentationsDevelop technical documentation, implementation guidance, and product strategiesWork across systems, software, integration, and test teams to drive successful deliveryRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Masters Degree Preferred.5+ years of relevant professional experienceExperience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Technical Lead, or similar technical leadership role in an Agile development environmentExperience with satellite ground systems, mission operations, or systems engineeringExperience with systems engineering functions such as:Requirements managementInterface definitionTechnical risk managementExperience with Jira and ConfluenceFamiliarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD environmentsActive and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across systems, software, integration, and testSatellite Ground System development or operations experienceExperience with automated testing and software factory tools, including Cucumber, Gherkin, or ZephyrSoftware development experience with Java, C++, Python, or similar languagesStrong background working within SAFe Agile environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for a cleared Systems Engineer or technical Product Owner who wants to combine mission systems expertise, technical leadership, and Agile execution on advanced satellite ground systems.BenefitsEligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan optionsPaid time off and paid holidaysLife and disability insuranceEmployee assistance and wellness benefitsProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesBenefit eligibility and specific plan offerings may vary based on employment status and assignment.Important Application NoticeNo third-party agency, staffing firm, subcontractor, or vendor submissions will be accepted. Candidates must apply directly and represent themselves. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from other recruiting agencies will not be considered and will not create any obligation for fees or commissions.Reference #:X36