Senior EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner to guide the development of simulation and emulator software for a new AES program. You will define the product vision, maintain disciplined backlog prioritization, and coordinate with program leadership to align modeling capabilities with system requirements.

The role requires strong communication, experience in EO/IR modeling, and translating modeling needs into actionable user stories.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• 3+ years as Product Owner, Agile lead, or similar role.
• Experience with EO/IR simulations and emulator-driven workflows.
• Knowledge of modeling tools, emulator design, and system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision for simulation and emulator capabilities.
• Develop and prioritize user stories and emulator requirements.
• Coordinate with software architects to align modeling products with architecture needs.
• Manage backlog, acceptance criteria, and cross-disciplinary understanding.

Skills

Product Owner

Agile

EO/IR simulations

Emulator development

Communication

System interfaces

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Simulation tools

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – EO/IR Simulation & Emulator Product Owner to guide the development of simulation and emulator software for a new AES program. You will define the product vision, maintain disciplined backlog prioritization, and coordinate with program leadership to align modeling capabilities with system requirements.

The role requires strong communication, experience in EO/IR modeling, and translating modeling needs into actionable user stories.