NL-26-018 BMDS Software Team Product Owner

NL-26-018 BMDS

Software Team Product Owner Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Jira Project team coordination Statistics DevSecOps Practices MATLAB Ansible UNIX Secret Clearance Java Product vision management Technical solutions implementation C++ Bachelor's degree Confluence Team management Task prioritization Product backlog management Algorithm design Physics Software testing Presentation creation Agile software development Product strategy Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Jenkins GitLab Communication skills Python Debugging Cross-functional communication Full Job Description The n Logic team is seeking a BMDS Software Team Product Owner to support a high‑performance Agile software development team building complex, mission‑critical software for large-scale, high‑reliability defense applications. This role blends Product Ownership with hands-on software engineering, with the majority of the workload focused on technical development. You will define product vision, guide technical execution, lead backlog prioritization, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute directly to the implementation of advanced algorithms and system capabilities. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and an experienced software developer who thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Ownership and Agile Leadership Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and feature priorities for the software team. Estimate, plan, and schedule software development work in coordination with engineering leads. Prioritize and manage the team backlog to align with program objectives. Track, produce, and present team performance metrics to leadership. Engage in Agile ceremonies and serve as the primary decision authority for feature intent and prioritization. Technical Software Engineering Develop, implement, and test complex software capabilities in Ada, C++, or Java. Become proficient in Ada development for integration within the core software baseline. Understand and implement complex algorithms, including mathematics‑ and physics‑based solutions. Support integration, debugging, and performance assessments of new and existing capabilities. Contribute to system-level technical discussions, design reviews, and solution development. Work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams across systems, algorithms, test, and DevSecOps.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline; advanced degrees considered. Significant experience developing software in Ada, C++, or Java. Strong willingness to gain deep proficiency in Ada. Experience leading technical teams of five or more engineers. Strong technical presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts. Experience estimating, planning, and scheduling software development work. Ability to rapidly absorb new concepts and operate in a dynamic environment. Unix/Linux experience. Experience with Agile tools such as Jira or Confluence. Experience with DevSecOps tools such as Git/GitLab, Jenkins, or Ansible (CI/CD pipeline operations). Proven ability to understand and implement complex algorithms. Ability to work on-site in a closed-area environment. Interim or Active Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping or analysis. Strong Linux, scripting, or systems operations background. Solid foundation in mathematics or physics; advanced degrees are a plus. Coursework or experience in linear algebra, statistics, algorithms, or orbital mechanics. Experience with optimization algorithms or planning/scheduling algorithms. Experience with sensor modeling, communication modeling, or similar technical domains. Experience with command and control, fire control, or battle management systems.

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On-site Travel:

Up to 10%

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Standard Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a full-time position located in Huntsville, AL. Current SECRET clearance is required for consideration.