Product Owner Manager Eurodrone | AIRBUS - Germany

Orbital Critical Systems (Grupo CAF); Manching; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation support

German language training

Administrative support

Company covers German tax return year

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) seeks a Product Owner with a strong Systems Engineering background to join an international team in Germany, focusing on safety-critical software for aerospace and defense. Locations include Manching and Ingolstadt.

The role involves defining the product vision, translating stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, and leading Agile/Scrum activities across systems, software, and integration teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in avionics, sensor systems, autonomous platforms or other mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner delivering complex products.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, including requirements, architecture, integration and verification.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, backlog management and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with RADAR, electro-optical sensors, real-time systems or related technologies.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB/Simulink and Git.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems, risk management and traceability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product vision, roadmap and backlog.
• Transform stakeholder needs into clear user stories and technical requirements.
• Work closely with Systems, Software, Architecture and Integration teams.
• Lead Agile/Scrum activities and prioritize deliveries.
• Ensure traceability, integration, verification and validation (V&V).
• Manage technical interfaces, risks and dependencies.
• Monitor progress through KPIs and quality metrics.
• Support the delivery of mission-critical defense and aerospace solutions.

Skills

Product ownership

Systems engineering

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

CAMEO

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

Job description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Product Owner with a strong Systems Engineering background to join an international team working on the Eurodrone programme in Germany.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to next-generation airborne and ground mission systems, focusing on sensor management, mission-critical software and systems integration.

Locations include Manching and Ingolstadt.

Why join us?

Competitive salary: 63.000 – 69,000 €

Support in finding accommodation and German language training.

Full relocation assistance, administrative support.

The company covers your German tax return for the first year.

Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What You Will Do

• Define and drive the product vision, roadmap and backlog.
• Transform stakeholder needs into clear user stories and technical requirements.
• Work closely with Systems, Software, Architecture and Integration teams.
• Lead Agile/Scrum activities and prioritize deliveries.
• Ensure traceability, integration, verification and validation (V&V).
• Manage technical interfaces, risks and dependencies.
• Monitor progress through KPIs and quality metrics.
• Support the delivery of mission‑critical defense and aerospace solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in avionics, sensor systems, autonomous platforms or other mission‑critical environments.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner delivering complex products.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, including requirements, architecture, integration and verification.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, backlog management and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with RADAR, electro‑optical sensors, real‑time systems or related technologies.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB/Simulink and Git.
• Understanding of safety‑critical systems, risk management and traceability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent English.