Job Title: Product Owner Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local Anticipated Posting End: 11/6/2026 The Opportunity: We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Owner to join our dynamic team. As a Product Owner, you will lead the strategic execution of your team. You will serve as the primary authority on scope and "Go/No-Go" decisions, collaborating with engineering leadership to manage the release. Responsibilities: * Feature Decomposition & Technical Mapping: * Work directly with the Program Chief Engineer and Lead Architect to break down high-level mission capabilities into discrete technical features. You are responsible for creating Feature Decomp Blueprints-technical roadmaps that map mission logic to specific Java/Quarkus services, React components, and required data schema changes.
* Engineering Readiness & Context: * Eliminate architectural ambiguity for the development teams. You must provide the "technical tissue" for every story, including defined API contracts, data flow diagrams, and specific Astro UXDS requirements, ensuring devs can start coding without stopping for clarification.
* Backlog Execution: * Own and groom the backlog for both Java/Quarkus and React workstreams. You are responsible for ensuring stories are granular, technically sound, and meet strict Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) standards before they hit a sprint.
* Sprint Operations: * Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. You are the first line of defense for the team; work closely with the Lead Engineer to aggressively clear technical blockers related to Docker, Kubernetes, or GitLab CI/CD pipeline failures.
* Requirement Validation: * Act as the final check on implemented features. Ensure that the delivered code actually meets the mission intent and matches the original feature decomposition before closing out stories. Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
* 5+ years as a Technical Product Owner or Team Lead in an Agile environment. Direct experience in defense, aerospace, or GovTech is preferred.
* Technical Literacy: * Must have a working knowledge of modern software stacks. You need to understand how CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (K8s/Docker), and microservice architectures impact the pace and sequencing of feature delivery.
* Space Domain Knowledge: * Familiarity with satellite C2, ground station operations, or geospatial visualization (e.g., CesiumJS or STK).
* Agile Stack: * Expert-level proficiency in GitLab for issue tracking, milestone management, and boards (or equivalent experience in Jira/ADO).
* Systems Thinking: * Ability to look at a complex orbital mechanics requirement and identify exactly which backend services and frontend components need to change to support it. - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $108,400 - 227,500 USD CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
