Product Owner (Mission Systems & Sensor Management) | Eurodrone Projects - Germany

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport , is looking for Product Owner with a strong Systems Engineering background to join an international team working on the Eurodrone programme in Germany.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to next‑generation airborne and ground mission systems, focusing on sensor management, mission‑critical software and systems integration

Locations include Manching and Ingolstadt.

Why join us?

Competitive salary : 63.000 – 69,000 €

Support in finding accommodation and German language training .

Full relocation assistance, administrative support

The company covers your German tax return for the first year.

Permanent German contract + long‑term projects

Team‑building activities and regular technical follow‑ups

Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What you will do

• Define and drive the product vision, roadmap and backlog .
• Transform stakeholder needs into clear user stories and technical requirements .
• Work closely with Systems, Software, Architecture and Integration teams .
• Lead Agile/Scrum activities and prioritize deliveries.
• Ensure traceability, integration, verification and validation (V&V) .
• Manage technical interfaces, risks and dependencies .
• Monitor progress through KPIs and quality metrics .
• Support the delivery of mission‑critical defense and aerospace solutions .

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in avionics, sensor systems, autonomous platforms or other mission‑critical environments .
• Proven experience as a Product Owner delivering complex products.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering , including requirements, architecture, integration and verification .
• Experience with Agile/Scrum , backlog management and stakeholder coordination .
• Familiarity with RADAR, electro‑optical sensors, real‑time systems or related technologies.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB/Simulink and Git .
• Understanding of safety‑critical systems, risk management and traceability .
• Excellent communication and organizational skills .
• Fluent English .