Product Owner at Arkeus

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Ownership, Systems Engineering, Hardware Design, Software Development, Requirements Capture, Product Roadmap, Verification, Validation, Product Lifecycle Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Embedded Systems, Defence Hardware, Customer Engagement, Risk Management, Manufacturing Transition

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

About the role: As a Product Owner at Arkeus, you will lead a cross-functional team of specialist engineers in a high-performing Product Team, applying systems engineering best practices to design, develop, verify, validate, and field novel hardware and software technologies in demanding environments, particularly within defence and mission-critical hardware systems. You will own the product roadmap and the full product lifecycle—from customer engagement, requirements capture and decomposition, design and development, verification and validation, through to delivery into manufacturing and continuous improvement. Working closely with program management, technical leads, and Arkeus leadership, you will navigate the complex trade-space of time, cost, quality, and responsiveness while maintaining the overall product vision, particularly for hardware-centric systems deployed in operational defence environments. Your leadership will be pivotal - enabling the team by addressing daily challenges, providing strategic and technical guidance, and ensuring alignment with customer needs on a product roadmap that may represent some of the most technically challenging and innovative work within Arkeus, where your ability to manage this complexity will be central to the team’s success. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and roadmap, aligned with Arkeus strategic vision and customer operational needs. Lead and mentor the Product Team, building strengths and addressing weaknesses to ensure high performance. Engage directly with customers and Arkeus leadership, reporting progress, risks, and opportunities. Drive requirements capture, prioritisation, and management, balancing technical and customer priorities across complex hardware and integrated systems. Oversee design, verification, validation, and product trials, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Ensure seamless transition of products into manufacturing and ongoing production. Deliver compelling customer experiences across every stage of the roadmap. About You: Confident in full accountability for your product for both Hardware and Software, with strong exposure to physical products, embedded systems, or defence hardware platforms. Skilled in communicating technical and non-technical aspects of the product to both customers and leadership. Knowledgeable in the defence operational environment and hardware capability development, with the ability to manage trials, and demonstrations. Motivated to align product strategy with customer needs and operational realities. Strategic in maintaining the big picture, while pragmatic in addressing day-to-day delivery challenges. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance. Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 10+ years’ experience in the Defence industry, preferably working on hardware platforms, complex systems, or mission-critical technologies. Demonstrated success in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Technical Project Management. Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams in hardware, embedded, or integrated system development environments. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required. Experience in aviation, uncrewed air vehicles, or optical systems is advantageous. What we offer: Be part of something extraordinary – join a company at the forefront of Australian innovation, delivering technologies that make a real impact. Work alongside proven leaders – collaborate with experienced professionals from aerospace, defence, and academia who bring deep expertise and the same passion and energy you do. Thrive in a close-knit culture – become part of an inclusive, connected team in a dynamic scale-up environment. We hire the best, so you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals who inspire through their capability and drive. Enjoy flexibility and balance – benefit from workplace flexibility and a strong commitment to work–life balance. Develop the next generation – mentor emerging talent through our sought-after internship program and strong partnerships with leading universities. Share in our success – take advantage of our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) and grow with us from the ground up. Make a real difference – contribute to work that matters, with tangible impact for customers and industry. If this sounds like you, please apply even if you don't check every box listed above, and join our growing team in improving security and saving lives!

Responsibilities

The Product Owner will define and communicate the product vision, goals, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic vision and customer operational needs while leading and mentoring the Product Team. Key duties include driving requirements capture, overseeing design, verification, validation, and ensuring a seamless transition of hardware and software products into manufacturing.