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Senior Systems Engineer - Product Owner - Raytheon
Systems Engineer
Lead complex defense systems projects as a Senior Systems Engineer and Product Owner, driving requirements, architecture, and delivery while ensuring compliance with TS/SCI security standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the product backlog, prioritize features, and translate business needs into technical requirements for defense systems.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define system architecture, validate design decisions, and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
- Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and maintain transparent progress tracking.
- Conduct risk assessments, manage mitigation plans, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication, provide status updates, and translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within a defense or high‑security environment.
- Proven track record as a Product Owner or similar role, managing end‑to‑end product lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and experience leading Agile teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Active TS/SCI clearance without polygraph required on day one.
Skills
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