• Job Location: Germany
• Type: Permanent
• Posted: 29/01/2026

Our client is seeking a Product Owner Simulator (m/f/d) for European Space-based Defence Projects. In the field of defence systems, our client leads several large-scale projects, including multinational development initiatives. These solutions are trending towards large scale systems-of-systems architectures, which elements that need to interact in real-time. Additionally, integration and interoperability of space-based solutions with air defence systems, the European space and air shield initiatives and national missile defence architectures is a fundamental aspect. In this context, we are looking for an experienced technical lead for the role of product owner in the simulator development team.

Your Tasks

• Drive the creation of technical concepts and requirements for the simulator


• Manage and prioritize the software engineering tasks and backlog


• Ensure the information flow between the software team and other stakeholders, working in an international team of experts


• Control technical progress, schedule, cost and quality in close collaboration with the project manager


• Identify, control and reduce software product risks


• Lead the control and evaluation of changes that impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the project


• Prepare and conduct technical reviews and support project milestone reviews

Your Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or comparable qualification


• Experience with distributed simulation frameworks (HLA), and with system-of-systems simulation is a plus


• Ideally several years of professional experience in defence-related simulator developments


• Experience with applicable NATO standards and processes, and/or knowledge of related process standards from adjacent fields (such as ECSS-E-ST-40C and ECSS-Q-ST-80C or DO-178B)


• Strong competence in self-organizing and work planning


• High motivation, pro-active working approach, and strong sense of responsibility


• Strong competence in working in a multicultural team


• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills


• Ability and willingness to achieve a German security clearance


• Fluency in both spoken and written English

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.