Product Owner, Data Collection for Drone Inspections

Airpelago; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Airpelago seeks a Product Owner for Data Collection to own the end-to-end roadmap for high-quality aerial data capture. You will align technology, compliance, customer needs, and sales goals across international teams to drive global data collection strategy.

You will lead research and testing of new hardware and software integrations, ensure standardized deployment across operations, and translate complex technical concepts into clear business impact for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, technical product ownership, or R&D leadership, preferably within aviation, drones (UAS/UAV), remote sensing, or hardware-software integration.
• Hands-on experience with systematic testing methodologies, data acquisition technology, and sensor evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to assess technical solutions based on business viability, customer needs, and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of drone regulations, or safety-critical field operations is a strong plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish. Ability to translate complex technical specs into clear business impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the product backlog and evaluate technical choices through a strong commercial lens (e.g., ROI, cost vs. benefit).
• Evaluate and test emerging hardware, sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, thermal), and software integrations to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Turn successful concepts into standardized operational solutions (SOPs) that strictly adhere to regulatory permits (SORA, EASA).
• Act as the central bridge between international clients, sales, software engineering, and field operations to align capabilities with market needs.

Skills

5+ years in product management

Technical product ownership

R&D leadership

Communication in English and Swedish

Data collection / sensor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Electronics, CS, Robotics

Tools

LiDAR sensors

Data acquisition technology

Sensor evaluation

Regulatory familiarity: SORA/EASA

Job description

Airpelago seeks a Product Owner for Data Collection to own the end-to-end roadmap for high-quality aerial data capture. You will align technology, compliance, customer needs, and sales goals across international teams to drive global data collection strategy.

You will lead research and testing of new hardware and software integrations, ensure standardized deployment across operations, and translate complex technical concepts into clear business impact for stakeholders.