Principal Systems Engineer, Product Owner

Principal Systems Engineer, Product Owner

Job ID: PRIN-SYSENG-CO-CU-1534149

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is not remote.

Travel:

• Expect up to 3 international trips per year, 2-3 weeks each, with company-paid airfare, lodging, and per-diem.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) a U.S. passport valid for 6+ months past each trip.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/benefits.

Where Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs?

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness, blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.
• Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.

Shape the Future of Data Management

Ready to Make an Impact? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional products that solve real-world problems? If so, this is your opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future. We're looking for a Systems Engineer, Product Owner to lead high-impact initiatives and bring cutting-edge solutions to life. Join our dynamic and collaborative team to transform ideas into scalable, customer-focused products.

Why This Role Matters:

Your expertise will drive the development of secure, scalable, and high-performing data management ecosystems that deliver real value to users. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a proven ability to execute, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your Mission:

As our Systems Engineer, Product Owner, you'll act as the critical link between stakeholders and engineering teams. You'll translate high-level visions into actionable strategies, prioritize features, manage timelines, and ensure timely delivery of impactful solutions that exceed expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Transform program goals into actionable technical plans with clear documentation and artifacts.
• Communicate product vision, align expectations, and maintain transparency across all teams.
• Create, refine, and prioritize backlog items to meet stakeholder needs and project milestones.
• Develop roadmaps and define epics to achieve key milestones.
• Utilize platforms like APT to manage resources, streamline workflows, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Craft detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track.
• Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Create user guides and training materials to ensure seamless adoption.
• Partner daily with distributed teams, bridging time-zone gaps to drive architectural decisions.
• Available 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Thursday, for live collaboration with international partners; remaining schedule is flexible within standard Bluestaq core business hours.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development and technical project management.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Agile expertise-Scrum knowledge is a big plus.
• Certifications: CSPO, SAFe POPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for data storage and processing.
• Exceptional ability to simplify and articulate complex ideas for various audiences.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and dynamic environments with resilience and ownership.
• Proficiency with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI to analyze data and uncover insights.
• Exceptional facilitation and stakeholder management skills to drive collaboration and alignment.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations, including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving, learning, and collaboration.
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare, defense, and beyond!
• Your Impact Starts Here. Are you ready to build secure, scalable, and high-performing data systems? Join Bluestaq and help drive innovation in data engineering. Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Required Education: 10+ years of systems engineering experience with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is , and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 25, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at [email protected].