Remote Product Owner for Defense Sensor Systems

Leidos; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensor seeks a Product Owner to lead the AirShield and C-UAS programs, guiding agile teams across radar, C2, and cyber domains. You will drive the product vision, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate requirements into actionable software work.

The role emphasizes experience with advanced analytics, AI/automation, and MBSE, with 100% remote work and 10% travel or quarterly engagements with customers. A US citizenship is required for this security-focused position.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced principles and concepts in the professional family.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects end to end.
• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, or intelligent automation.
• Experience in Systems Engineering and hardware/software integration.
• Experience coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical, client, and vendor audiences.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and leaders on technical approach.
• Willing to work 100% remote.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the product vision and roadmap for AirShield and related programs.
• Lead highly technical projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Translate business requirements into product features for software teams.
• Write user stories with maximum business value.
• Groom and prioritize stories based on value and market demand.
• Lead Product Increment planning and translate roadmap items into epics.
• Participate in standups, scrums, demos and retros; engage with team leads.
• Guide decisions on system integration, engineering coordination, and risk.
• Design and oversee solution architecture to meet customer needs.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Machine learning

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Remote work readiness

Education

BA/BS degree or Master's degree

Tools

MBSE

Digital Engineering

DevOps

JADC2 familiarity

Job description

Leidos Defense Sensor seeks a Product Owner to lead the AirShield and C-UAS programs, guiding agile teams across radar, C2, and cyber domains. You will drive the product vision, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate requirements into actionable software work.

The role emphasizes experience with advanced analytics, AI/automation, and MBSE, with 100% remote work and 10% travel or quarterly engagements with customers. A US citizenship is required for this security-focused position.