Product Lead Jobs in El Segundo, CA

Location El Segundo, California Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2125002 Posted Date 06/11/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Technical Product Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeing a Technical Product Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related discipline

• 10+ years of experience in product ownership, technical product management, or program/project management delivering software or AI-driven solutions

• Proven ability to define product vision, roadmap, and detailed use cases aligned to business and mission objectives

• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), including leading sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews

• Hands-on experience managing backlogs, epics, and user stories using Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts (AI/ML, APIs, cloud systems) into clear, actionable product requirements

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating dependencies across engineering, data, and business stakeholders

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including requirements gathering, prioritization, and executive-level communication and reporting

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from ideation through deployment and sustainment

• Experience tracking delivery progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of product milestones

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and modern application architectures, including APIs and containerized environments

• Proven ability to define success metrics, support testing/validation, and oversee release planning and quality assurance

Desired:

• Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related discipline

• Experience working on AI/ML or generative AI products, including exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or RAG-based solutions

• Familiarity with integrating AI solutions into enterprise systems, data platforms, and APIs

• Experience in defense, government, or other high-security/regulatory environments

• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

• Strong facilitation skills for backlog grooming, prioritization workshops, and stakeholder reviews

• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployment environments

Basic Compensation: $152,000 - $191,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.