Ground Segment Systems Engineer

RM; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services provider in East Hagbourne seeks a Product Owner to manage the product roadmap and backlog while ensuring that customer needs are met. You will work closely with QA, Engineering, and Delivery Management to drive product commercialization and deliver engaging demos. The ideal candidate holds a BSc or higher in a relevant field and has over 5 years of experience in software development environments. Strong customer-facing skills and experience with Azure DevOps are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development environments.
• 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO).

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the product roadmap.
• Define and prioritize the team backlog.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and training.

Skills

Strong customer-facing skills

Collaboration across domains

Adaptability based on market feedback

Education

BSc or higher in Geoscience, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for the right people – people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. As Product Owner within the Neftex family, you'll be responsible for owning a subset of the product roadmap, managing the backlog, and delivering a solution that meets customer needs and exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the product roadmap in alignment with business goals and customer needs
• Define and prioritize the team backlog, including user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with QA to ensure test coverage meets acceptance standards
• Adapt backlog based on market feedback and leadership direction
• Partner with Delivery Management and Engineering to define scope and resource needs
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and training to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain the business case and risk log for the product
• Drive product commercialisation strategy and execution
• Work alongside Domain and Solution Owners to translate long‑term vision into quarterly and sprint‑level objectives

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in Geoscience, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in software development environments
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Strong customer‑facing skills, including presentations and product demos
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across domains and functions
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience

Desirable Skills

• Prior experience as a Product Owner and/or Scrum Master
• Programming experience in C++, Python, or similar languages
• Technical writing and documentation skills, including use case creation

Why Join Us

This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a fast‑paced, innovative setting. If you're passionate about building products that solve real‑world problems and thrive in cross‑functional teams, we'd love to hear from you.