Product Owner (Autopilot)

Quantum Systems  next-generation unmanned solutions across air, land, and sea. From advanced aerial drones to underwater and ground platforms, our systems combine cutting-edge hardware with AI-driven software for seamless control and real-time data insights. Trusted by defense, security, and public sector clients worldwide, we redefine mission versatility and performance.

Quantum-Systems is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has it’s local Ukrainian office since 2022.

As a Product Owner Autopilot, you will have the opportunity to shape the development of one of the Company's key technological components. Our autopilot is a fundamental part of every unmanned system developed by the Company, combining the outputs of multiple engineering teams into a unified mission control system.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the evolution of the autopilot's capabilities, ensuring maximum value delivery to product teams and end systems.

This is a full-time office job. Candidates must be located in Kyiv.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Product Vision Development:

  • Define and maintain the product vision for the autopilot in alignment with the Company's strategic objectives.

  • Identify development priorities based on the Company's strategic goals and programs.

• Integrated Backlog Management:

  • Create cross-functional epics and initiatives that combine the efforts of multiple teams to deliver complete user value.

  • Ensure visibility and effective management of dependencies across teams.

• Collaboration with Engineering Teams:

  • Conduct regular grooming sessions and maintain high-quality requirements documentation in Jira.

  • Help engineering teams translate product goals into technical tasks and acceptance criteria.

  • Ensure alignment of priorities across all stakeholders involved in the development process.

• System integration and validation:

  • Coordinate integration activities across autopilot subsystems.

  • Participate in defining test scenarios and success criteria for new capabilities.

  • Support validation activities during simulation and real-world testing.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify technical and product-related risks associated with autopilot development.

  • Facilitate timely decision-making regarding trade-offs between functionality, timelines, and technical constraints.

What you bring to the team:

• Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar role.

  • Hands-on experience working with technically complex hardware-software systems.

• Domain Expertise (Preferred):

  • Understanding of automatic control systems, embedded systems, or similar complex technical domains.

  • Experience working with autopilot platforms such as ArduPilot, PX4, or similar systems is a strong advantage.

  • Experience in projects involving simulation, navigation, robotics, control systems, or integration of complex subsystems.

• Agile and Product Management:

  • Practical experience developing products using Agile methodologies within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Strong understanding of product backlog management principles.

  • Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Systems Thinking:

  • Ability to understand interactions between complex subsystems and manage cross-team dependencies.

  • Strong skills in decomposing complex problems and delivering end-to-end product value.

  • Ability to quickly learn and operate within new technical domains.

• Validation and Testing:

  • Experience participating in or managing system validation and testing activities.

  • Understanding of testing approaches for complex hardware-software systems.

  • Experience supporting flight testing activities is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate effectively in high-uncertainty environments.

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, leadership, and product organizations.

• Fluency in English

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We Stand with Ukraine!

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.