Systems Engineer/Product Owner

Job Summary:

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.