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# Deputy Product Owner - Systems Engineering

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Prestwick, 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://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/deputy-product-owner-systems-engineering/52906817

## 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

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.