Product Owner

The role is based in the Kyiv region, and we will expect you to work full-time in the office. We have a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.

About the Job 

Our company is a manufacturer of intelligence UAV systems whose effectiveness has been proven in the most challenging conditions across the globe. We deeply value our users and partners and are committed to addressing their needs and requirements with the highest level of precision and care. 

Joining our team is an exceptional opportunity for those who want to: 

• Become a key contributor to a leading MilTech company; 

• Work within well-defined business processes and directly influence their efficiency; 

• Leverage cutting-edge, innovative technologies as a resource to achieve meaningful goals. 

• Wants their work to directly contribute to Ukraine’s Victory. 

What is your Day to Day Mission 

• Gather user feedback (from operators, government stakeholders, or service teams) and translate it into well-structured capability items with clearly defined acceptance criteria. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, flight control, ground control, systems engineering) to transform user and business needs into actionable development tasks. 

• Own and maintain the Jira backlog; coordinate and drive capability prioritization together with product leadership. 

• Lead and participate in PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives. 

• Monitor task progress and ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and stakeholder expectations. 

• Coordinate testing efforts; actively participate in validation, working closely with QA engineers and technical specialists. 

• Serve as the primary communication bridge between stakeholders and development teams, aligning priorities, delivery timelines, and release criteria.

What you bring to the team 

• 5+ years of experience in roles such as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager, preferably in hardware, embedded, or defense-related environments. 

• Strong capability to gather user and stakeholder needs and convert them into structured requirement descriptions and clear acceptance criteria. 

• Proficiency in prioritizing based on business value, risk, and technical feasibility. 

• Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews. 

• Hands-on experience with product validation, including test case creation and participation in acceptance testing. 

• Excellent communication skills; ability to act as a liaison between engineering, business, and support teams. 

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to define and interpret product KPIs. 

• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools. 

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and reliability in handling mission-critical government and defense requirements. 

• English proficiency sufficient for collaboration with international teams. 

📌 Additional assets for this role 

• Understanding of tactical ISR UAV platforms and ground control stations. 

• Experience working with governmental or military institutions. 

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.
  

About us:

Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.