Technical Product Owner

Jacobs; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Merit Increases

Discretionary Bonus

Company Stock Discount

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Product Owner to lead innovative technology solutions, bridging technical teams and stakeholders to deliver software products aligned with contract requirements and business objectives.

The role emphasizes defining product strategy, prioritizing features, and ensuring technical excellence through agile practices. Hybrid work with travel and security clearance requirements are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Computer Science or related field.
• Eight (8) years in software engineering and product management or Product Owner experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmaps and prioritize features based on user feedback and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers and leadership to refine backlogs and align priorities.
• Manage backlogs, break down capabilities into increments, and participate in agile ceremonies.
• Provide technical direction and mentor teams on CI/CD best practices.
• Define KPIs and monitor metrics to measure product success and risk mitigation.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Agile/Scrum

Product Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/CS

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Platforms

Debugging/Optimization

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Become part of a respected and hard-working team delivering innovative, next generation aviation solutions to our customers across the globe. We design, build, and secure critical military aircraft solutions using unique technology application and Agile software development capabilities to improve mission agility, capability, and operational readiness.

We are seeking a Product Owner to lead innovative technology solutions, combining technical expertise with strategic product management. This role requires bridging technical teams and stakeholders while driving cutting-edge software products that meet user needs, contract requirements, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Leadership Help define and communicate product vision and roadmaps, prioritize features based on user feedback and contract requirements. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure strategies align with business and technical goals
• Stakeholder Management Work closely with customers, engineers and program leadership to refine product backlogs and align team priorities. Bridge technical and business teams, lead technical interchange meetings, customer reviews and planning activities, and participate in design reviews as a key software engineering stakeholder.
• Agile Development Manage product backlogs and break down complex capabilities into achievable program increments, Features and User Stories. Partner with Scrum Masters on feature understanding, acceptance criteria, and active participation in agile ceremonies including standups, planning, and retrospectives.
• Technical Guidance Provide technical direction leveraging deep software engineering understanding. Support technical scope decomposition, mentor teams on CI/CD best practices, and stay with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Performance Management Define KPIs and track metrics to measure product success, monitor user satisfaction and adoption, oversee delivery from conception through sprints/iterations, and manage risk mitigation throughout the development lifecycles

Technical Skills

Software Development Background with knowledge of object-oriented programming (C++, C#, Java, Python) and component architectures, solid agile/Scrum experience, proficiency with ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence), CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Platforms, and Software Debugging/optimization

Must be a US Citizen

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance Required

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US DoD Secret or Higher

Minimum Years Of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Computer Science or related field
• Eight (8) years in software engineering and product management or Product Owner technical experience

Preferred

• Experience in specialized domains such as mission planning, military aircraft avionics or defense systems
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative AI, machine learning frameworks, or scientific workflows
• Experience with large, complex systems development or related systems engineering experience

Advanced Technical Skills

• Experience in specialized domains such as mission planning, military aircraft avionics or defense systems
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative AI, machine learning frameworks, or scientific workflows
• Experience with large complex systems development or related systems engineering experience

Leadership Experience

• Previous experience in startup or fast-paced environments
• Track record of delivering innovative solutions and driving technical transformation
• Experience promoting culture of continuous learning and cross-team collaboration
• Ability to inspire and guide cross-functional temas toward successful product delivery
• Comfortable with presenting to large groups

Travel Requirements

Work may require occasional travel

Work Schedule/Location

Our team works on a compressed 9/80 schedule. Hybrid with at least 2 days in office at the Nashua location are required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.