Product Owner (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Aerospace): Leading an integrated software product team to develop the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) for the U.S. Space Force with an accent on Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and scalable cloud-integrated capabilities. Focus on translating operational mission needs into implementable technical requirements, managing the product backlog, and sequencing cross-team dependencies.

Location: Remote (USA), proximity to Colorado Springs, CO preferred; on-site presence required for program planning, testing, and deployment.

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000

Company

Aerospace engineering and IT firm providing specialized software and engineering services for civilian and military aerospace programs.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and prioritized backlog for the ATLAS software.
• Translate Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and SDA operational needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with other Product Owners to manage cross-team dependencies and ensure integrated product delivery.
• Act as the primary interface with government stakeholders and mission users, converting feedback into actionable backlog items.
• Partner with Scrum Masters to optimize delivery flow and resolve impediments affecting scope or schedule.
• Advocate for software accuracy, usability, and consistency with operational systems.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Space Operations, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, astrodynamics engineering, or SSA/SDA operations.
• Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner or technical lead on an Agile software development team.
• Proven ability to write high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria for predictable delivery.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with ATLAS, SPADOC, ASW, or comparable SDA mission systems.
• Familiarity with Java, full-stack web development, and cloud-integrated architectures.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Certifications: CSPO, POPM, CSM, or DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (Security+ CE).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and AD&D insurance.
• Professional development reimbursement and parental leave.