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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engr - Product Manager - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Factory, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gherkin, Atlassian Tools, Tools for Reporting, Cucumber (Software) - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CO-AURORA-S75--16800-E-Centretech-Pkwy--BLDG-S75/Principal-Systems-Engr---Product-Manager_01859973 ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience * Experience working in Agile environments, including value stream coordination, Agile Release Train (ART) execution, and utilization of Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Agile planning and reporting platforms * Experience supporting ground systems, space operations, or mission planning systems within classified, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community (IC) environments * Experience with SAFe Agile practices, including product management and/or product ownership responsibilities; SAFe certifications such as SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PMPO), SAFe Agilist, or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) are preferred * Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-team dependencies, and collaborating across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in a Lean-Agile environment * Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering teams and driving collaboration across technical disciplines * Experience applying value stream mapping and similar frameworks to prioritize, plan, and deliver enterprise-level features * Experience using design thinking principles and continuous stakeholder engagement to identify, understand, and address user needs * Experience with automation, modern software factory practices, and tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, and Zephyr * Experience supporting satellite ground system development or operational environments ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer - Product Manager supporting one of our premier programs. In this role, you will drive the evolution of a critical platform within a fast-paced Agile Release Train (ART), bridging strategic objectives with tactical execution to deliver high-impact capabilities. You will own and prioritize the ART-level product backlog, define and execute the product vision and roadmap, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. Working in a dynamic Agile environment, you will help modernize delivery approaches while balancing agility, security, and mission assurance to support the future of satellite ground systems. What You Will Do * Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with program objectives and mission priorities * Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the Agile Release Train (ART), translating strategic priorities into executable work while managing and prioritizing the ART-level product backlog * Collaborate with System Architects, Systems Engineers, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and Product Owners to decompose system-level requirements into actionable, testable features * Lead backlog refinement, roadmap development, and cross-team dependency coordination in preparation for Program Increment (PI) Planning * Monitor feature delivery and program performance using Agile metrics, stakeholder feedback, and mission outcomes to drive continuous improvement and maximize value delivery * Partner with Product Owners to translate features into user stories and ensure coordinated delivery across Agile teams * Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and backlog refinement sessions to foster continuous improvement * Mentor Product Owners while collaborating with functional leads and the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support resource planning, staffing alignment, and successful program execution ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Testing AI Agents: Automated Evaluation for Chatbots & RAG Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100300-testing-ai-agents-automated-evaluation-for-chatbots-rag-systems) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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