Product Owner – Mission Systems & Sensor Management (Eurodrone)

Orbital Critical Systems; Manching, Ingolstadt; Remote; EUR 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

German language training

Relocation assistance

Tax return covered

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) is seeking a Product Owner with a strong systems engineering background to join the Eurodrone programme in Germany. The role focuses on sensor management, mission‑critical software and systems integration in an international team based in Manching and Ingolstadt.

You will own the product vision, translate stakeholder needs into actionable user stories, lead Agile ceremonies and ensure end-to-end traceability and verification across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years experience in avionics or mission-critical systems.
• Proven PO delivering complex hardware or software.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, including requirements management, architecture, integration and verification.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, backlog management and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product vision, roadmap and backlog for sensor management capabilities.
• Translate operational requirements and stakeholder needs into user stories, acceptance criteria and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, system architects and integration specialists.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
• Ensure requirements traceability, system integration, verification and validation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between mission systems, sensor-control and ground systems.
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and compliance requirements.
• Monitor delivery performance through KPIs and quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and support integration of mission-critical software and hardware capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, technical teams and international stakeholders.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Requirements mgmt

Systems engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Real-time data

Communication

Jira

Confluence

Git

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IBM 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

• Own and maintain the product vision, roadmap and prioritized backlog for sensor management capabilities.

• Translate operational requirements and stakeholder needs into user stories, acceptance criteria and technical deliverables.

• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, software developers, system architects and integration specialists.

• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.

• Ensure requirements traceability, system integration, verification and validation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Coordinate technical interfaces between mission systems, sensor‑control functions and ground systems.

• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and compliance requirements.

• Monitor delivery performance through KPIs, quality metrics and progress reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement and support the integration of mission‑critical software and hardware capabilities.

• Communicate effectively with customers, technical teams and international stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Required qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.

  • At least 5 years of experience in avionics, sensor‑control systems, autonomous systems or other mission‑critical platforms.

  • Proven experience as a Product Owner delivering complex hardware or software products.

  • Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, including requirements management, system architecture, integration and verification.

  • Hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, backlog management and stakeholder coordination.

  • Experience with sensor technologies such as RADAR, electro‑optical systems, real‑time data acquisition or control loops.

  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, IBM DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB/Simulink and Git.

  • Familiarity with safety‑critical systems, risk management and requirements traceability.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Fluent English (professional negotiation level).

• Nice to have

  • German language skills.

  • Experience with Java, Linux, software integration or CI/CD environments.

  • Knowledge of DO-278C, IEC 61508, MIL‑STD‑882 or ARP4754.

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM or equivalent.

  • Previous experience in aerospace, defence, UAV/UAS or military mission systems.

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