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# Deputy Product Owner - Systems Engineering

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Penwortham, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £68,520
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3029730803-2

## About the Role

* Extensive software engineering experience gained within complexenvironments, with a good understanding of software-intensive and systems-based solutions.
 * Strong knowledge of software engineering processes, methodologies and lifecycle practices, including Agile and DevSecOps, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges .
 * Proven experience leading the design and development of complex software products or systems, balancing technical, cost, schedule and quality requirements while influencing stakeholders and mentoring others.
 * Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer (or have an expectation to work towards that) or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution

## Description

Location: New Malden or Bristol or Portsmouth, hybrid -1 day per week on site, this role will require routine travel to other southern BAE sites within UK

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role, * Define and communicate the INTeACT product vision, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs, business objectives and long-term roadmap.

 * Own and prioritise the product backlog, creating and managing Epics, Features and User Stories to guide software development activities.
 * Provide oversight of agile delivery, participating in Scrum events, reviewing sprint progress and accepting completed work against agreed requirements.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to set product priorities, support design reviews and drive the successful delivery of mission system capabilities.