*Technical Product Owner

albers-aersopace; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Matching 401k

15 days of PTO

12 holidays

Education and certification reimbursement

Job summary

Albers Aerospace is seeking an AI-native product owner to lead the development of innovative software solutions at their McKinney, Texas headquarters. In this pivotal role, you will translate stakeholder requirements into actionable product backlogs while utilizing AI-assisted development tools to generate first-draft implementations quickly.

Candidates should possess at least 3-5 years of experience in product management, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire for hands-on software development. The position includes a robust benefits package including health insurance and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product management or a related role.
• Strong background in requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement.
• Desire to develop hands-on coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Own discovery and requirements gathering with stakeholders.
• Rapidly produce first-draft implementations using AI tools.
• Design and maintain internal business applications.

Skills

Product ownership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

SQL

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field

Tools

Claude Code

Ruby on Rails

Python

Job description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Albers Aerospace is reimagining how knowledge work gets done at our corporate headquarters by building AI systems that carry out internal business processes end to end. This role is for an AI‑native product owner who wants to build – someone who meets with stakeholders and turns their needs into working software in days, not months. Using AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude Code, you will own discovery and rapidly produce first‑draft implementations at a fast, iterative cadence. You will work alongside a team of senior software engineers who will assist and perform code review, giving you a technical backstop while you move quickly and grow into deeper engineering over time.

Essential Job Duties

• Own discovery and requirements gathering with stakeholders, translating business needs into prioritized product backlogs and actionable development plans.
• Rapidly produce first‑draft implementations using AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude Code and other LLM‑powered platforms.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and AI‑driven operational improvements.
• Demonstrate solutions to stakeholders, gather feedback, iterate quickly, and drive user adoption.
• Design, build, and maintain internal business applications that automate workflows across Finance, HR, Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.
• Collaborate with senior software engineers to refine technical approaches, participate in code reviews, and continuously improve software quality and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain integrations between internal applications, ERP systems, databases, APIs, and third‑party business platforms.
• Configure, test, and deploy software solutions using established CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑based deployment environments.
• Apply testing, validation, and release management best practices to ensure reliable and secure software delivery.
• Work closely with IT, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to ensure applications meet security requirements and properly handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and user experience.
• Create and maintain technical and user documentation, including workflows, process maps, user guides, and system requirements.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development to improve operational visibility and decision‑making.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify opportunities for increased automation and business value.
• Support pilot projects, proof‑of‑concepts, and rapid experimentation initiatives designed to accelerate organizational adoption of AI technologies.
• Maintain a high level of ownership and accountability for product outcomes, ensuring delivered solutions achieve measurable business results.
• Continuously seek opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve process efficiency, and enhance employee productivity through automation.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3‑5 years of experience in a product owner, product manager, technical program/project manager, or equivalent role
• A strong product owner, product manager, or technical program manager track record – requirements elicitation, stakeholder management, prioritization, and driving adoption across an organization
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to serve as the primary interface with non‑technical business users, with a high work ethic and a strong sense of ownership
• Demonstrated technical adjacency (e.g. SQL, scripting, or web development)
• A genuine, evidenced desire to transition into hands‑on software development, with openness to frequent code review and feedback
• AI‑native: you already work fluently with AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude Code and thrive at a fast, iterative cadence
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal or self‑directed training in software development (coursework, bootcamp, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Prior hands‑on coding experience, particularly with Ruby on Rails or Python
• Domain knowledge of ERP systems or other enterprise and back‑office business software
• Exposure to deploying or operating applications on Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Container Apps
• Experience building or shaping AI‑ or LLM‑powered tools, agents, or automated workflows
• Familiarity with handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and with security frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑171

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Primarily an office‑based role at our corporate headquarters in McKinney, Texas, with regular in‑person collaboration alongside internal stakeholders.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.

What We Offer

Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, 15 days of PTO, 12 holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short‑term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities