Job Description
ITS, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer with Product Owner experience to join our team in Aurora, CO The Systems Engineer / Product Owner will support mission-critical systems by combining strong systems engineering expertise with Agile product ownership to ensure technical solutions align with mission objectives, stakeholder needs, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead systems engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and deployment
- Translate mission and stakeholder needs into clear system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Serve as Product Owner for assigned technical products or capabilities, owning and prioritizing the product backlog
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, cybersecurity, and operations) to deliver integrated solutions
- Conduct technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architecture evaluations
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
- Act as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, end users, and development teams
- Support system demonstrations, milestone reviews, and customer briefings
Required Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required at time of hire
- Experience in a Systems Engineering role supporting complex or mission-critical systems
- Prior experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or similar Agile role
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements and prioritized backlogs
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience using Agile and requirements management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or DOORS
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or other Agile certification
- Experience working in classified environments
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5-10 years experience as a Systems Engineer with a background in Product Management
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
Salary Note:
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.
ITS, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
