Product Owner

The Mission Starts Here

At TheIncLab, we engineer and deliver advanced systems that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. As a key member of our Product Team, you will play a key role in driving the success of our products by acting as the bridge between stakeholders, users, and the development team.

Join us in shaping the future of product design. If you are ready to make an impact and help design next-generation user interfaces and applications that support tactical operations, apply today!

Why Join TheIncLab?

You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team, and a growing company that understands the development of career pathways, and the success of each of its employees, is the essential ingredient to enable it to deliver for customers.

You will have substantial opportunities to have a meaningful impact. You will collaborate with mission stakeholders and customers, and contribute to the design of complex, resilient systems architectures that support critical defense and national security missions. You will work at the forefront of tactical systems, communication networks, cloud infrastructures, and unmanned autonomous systems for defense applications.

Your Assignment: Product Owner

As a Product Owner at TheIncLab, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the product vision and organizational goals. This role requires a strong understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles, agile methodologies, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring experience or familiarity with aviation platforms and/or Department of Defense (DoD) projects. Knowledge of DoD processes, acquisition frameworks, and aviation-related domains is a nice-to-have and will be highly valued. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the delivery of products that are innovative, user-focused, and aligned with business objectives.

What will you do?

• Define and communicate the product vision and goals to stakeholders and team members.
• Develop and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features based on business value and user needs.
• Collaborate with UX researchers and designers to gather user insights and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other agile ceremonies to ensure effective team collaboration.
• Work closely with the development team to clarify requirements and address questions throughout the development process.
• Monitor and measure product performance, using data-driven insights to inform backlog prioritization.
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards and user expectations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to inform product strategy and innovation.
• Leverage familiarity with aviation or DoD-related workflows, processes, or systems to inform product development.
• Work closely with the development team to deliver assets needed for implementation. · Complete tasks within budgeted time and work with management to escalate any project and/or task issues.
• Be resourceful with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to project issues, changes, or updates.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Please include a URL for an online portfolio in addition to your resume. Submissions with a portfolio will be given more consideration.

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen
• Applicants must be willing and eligible to obtain a “Secret” Security Clearance

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of Product Development experience or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing for a variety of platforms (desktop, mobile, web).
• Demonstrated experience working in product teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of design in web development (HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, React) is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D tools and workflows such as Blender, C4D, and Maya is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence.

Benefits

What We Offer

At TheIncLab we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with the support and resources, they need to be successful in balancing career and life. TheIncLab offers a range of benefits. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Hybrid and Flexible Work Environment that supports working remote and in-office.
• Professional Development Programs to support training and certification reimbursement, skill development, continued learning, and career advancement.
• Paid Time Off for personal time off, volunteering, holidays, and more.
• Health and Wellness Benefits that include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan Options that includes up to a 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Incentive Bonuses for eligible clearance, performance, retention, and referrals.
• A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.

About TheIncLab

Founded in 2015, TheIncLab (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our work spans diverse technology landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.

At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams. We approach every problem with a “yes” attitude and focus on results. Our motto, “demo or die,” encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.

We do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism. The positive attitude of our teams is only possible due to the support TIL provides to each individual.

At TIL, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation. Our teams are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems. We understand that the path to success is not always straightforward, but we are committed to persevering and finding a way forward.

Our culture of relentless optimism is not just about having a positive attitude; it is about taking action and making things happen. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we know that by working together, we can achieve great things. Our teams are made up of individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference.

Learn more about TheIncLab and our job opportunities at https://www.theinclab.com

**Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers of employment may be at a salary that is outside of range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.

**This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.