Product Owner (New UAV)

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

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of an entirely new tactical UAV from the very beginning. Your work will directly shape the architecture, functionality, and mission effectiveness of a next-generation system designed to address tomorrow’s operational challenges. Your ownership will be critical in connecting engineering execution with end-user value — from concept to flight. 

What is your Day to Day Mission 

• Take ownership of the product development process for a next-generation tactical UAV starting from the ground up. 

• Collect and structure capability requests from internal stakeholders (aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, GCS, compliance, field teams) and translate them into product backlog items with clear acceptance criteria. 

• Lead early-stage system requirement discussions, feasibility evaluations, and definition of MVP architecture. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, embedded, software, testing) to align development priorities and resolve technical dependencies. 

• Maintain and evolve the product backlog in Jira in alignment with stakeholder goals and technical realities. 

• Track implementation status and verify deliverables based on technical and operational criteria. 

• Coordinate system-level integration activities, support testing and validation (including flight tests), and document findings. 

• Act as a central point of contact for all product-related decisions, representing user needs and system vision. 

What Brings You to the Team

• 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Systems Engineering, or Technical Project Management roles, specifically within UAV or aerospace hardware development. 

• Proven experience contributing to complex hardware product lifecycles — from concept to release. 

• Understanding of UAV system architecture, including airframe design, propulsion, avionics, and control systems. 

• Hands-on experience with Agile product development in multidisciplinary engineering teams. 

• Deep familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and product backlog management. 

• Ability to draft structured capability requirements with measurable acceptance criteria. 

• Experience participating in or managing product/system validation and flight testing processes. 

• Solid problem-solving skills and resilience working in high-uncertainty, high-impact environments. 

• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between engineering, leadership, and operations. 

• Fluent in English. 

📌 Additional assets for this role 

• Direct involvement in the development of UAVs, unmanned systems, or mission-critical hardware platforms. 

• Familiarity with certification, compliance, and NATO/STANAG-related documentation for unmanned systems. 

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.