Agile Product Owner – Tactical SATCOM SME
Core
Primary SATCOM domain expert embedded with Agile development teams to translate operational needs into technically informed product backlogs and mission-relevant software capabilities.
Role type
Senior Agile Product Owner (Tactical SATCOM SME)
Builds
SATCOM-related software and integration efforts for Space Systems Command
Domain
Defense / Space Communications (SATCOM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
SATCOM systems expertise, mission operations, systems engineering, DoD SATCOM mission areas (Protected, Wideband, Narrowband, Commercial), emerging PTS/PTE architectures, commercial SATCOM providers/architectures (GEO, MEO, LEO), Agile backlog management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
SAFe/Scrum/Kanban frameworks, SATCOM ground systems/network management/C2 systems, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, digital engineering/MBSE, proliferated LEO concepts, AI-enabled mission systems, Jira/Confluence
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Develop and prioritize Agile product backlogs for SATCOM software, provide technical SATCOM guidance to development teams, translate operational concepts into user stories and acceptance criteria, collaborate with systems engineering and DevSecOps teams, interface with operators and government stakeholders, participate in PI planning and sprint activities, shape future SATCOM capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC