Software Product Owner

Torch Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Product Owner to support the Air & Missile Business Unit in Huntsville, AL. You will translate requirements into clearly defined features and maintain the development backlog with input from engineering and stakeholders.

You will lead sprint planning, track progress, and ensure acceptance criteria are met while collaborating with teams across software development, systems engineering, and testing. A Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in software development, systems engineering, requirements analysis, or software product management.
• Experience working with iterative or Agile software development teams to manage/refine software requirements and priorities.
• Experience documenting features or user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and supporting backlog refinement.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar development work management tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational and technical requirements into clearly defined software features, user stories, development tasks, and measurable acceptance criteria with engineering stakeholders.
• Maintain and refine an assigned backlog, prioritizing capabilities, enhancements, and defects based on customer needs and program direction.
• Work with software developers, systems engineers, testers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify integration considerations.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, software demonstrations, and product increment activities to support predictable delivery.
• Review completed software functionality, demonstrations, and test results against acceptance criteria; coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Backlog refinement

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/CS

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Torch TechnologiesThank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!Torch Technologies Inc. is looking for a Software Product Owner to support the Air & Missile Business Unit.As a Software Product Owner your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:Translate operational and technical requirements into clearly defined software features, user stories, development tasks, and measurable acceptance criteria in coordination with engineering stakeholders.Maintain and refine an assigned software development backlog, helping prioritize capabilities, enhancements, and defects based on customer needs, technical dependencies, and program direction.Work directly with software developers, systems engineers, testers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, address implementation questions, and identify integration considerations.Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, software demonstrations, and product increment activities to support predictable capability delivery.Review completed software functionality, demonstrations, and test results against acceptance criteria; identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions.Track development progress, issues, dependencies, and risks using Agile work management tools; communicate status and recommendations to product leadership and stakeholders.Support evaluation of competing priorities and proposed technical solutions, escalating significant tradeoffs and decisions when appropriate.Required Qualifications:US Citizenship.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.5 to 8+ years of relevant experience in software development, systems engineering, technical requirements analysis, or software product management.Experience working directly with iterative or Agile software development teams to manage or refine software requirements and development priorities.Experience documenting features or user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and supporting software backlog refinement.Working knowledge of software development lifecycles, requirements management, and the relationship between system behavior and software functionality.Ability to interpret technical requirements, collaborate with software developers, and identify dependencies or ambiguities requiring resolution.Experience reviewing software functionality or test results against expected behavior and clearly documenting findings.Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar development work management tools.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to prepare clear status reports and technical briefings.Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage assigned priorities and collaborate across teams.Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Experience supporting defense, government, or other mission-critical software programs.Experience serving as a Product Owner, technical business analyst, or comparable role on a Scrum or Agile development team.Familiarity with complex mission applications, such as command and control, planning, scheduling, or decision-support systems.Experience participating in user acceptance activities, technical reviews, software demonstrations, or system integration testing.Familiarity with scaled Agile planning practices and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Schedule: M-F; 8-5Work Location: Customer-siteTravel: Yes, up to 10%Relocation Assistance Available: NoPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes#LI-TS1Benefits:Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.Applying to Torch Technologies:Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.