About the role#
We are seeking a Product Owner Intern to support software product development. In this role, you will help translate customer needs and business objectives into clear, well-defined requirements for engineering. You will work alongside software developers, UX designers, QA, and product managers to build and deliver software features for industrial applications in the Energy and Chemicals sectors.
What you'll do#
- Gather user needs and translate them into functional and technical requirements.
- Participate in technical discussions with developers to understand feasibility, constraints, and implementation options.
- Analyze customer feedback, product usage data, and market trends to support feature planning.
- Build and maintain a prioritized software product backlog.
- Write user stories with clear acceptance criteria for engineering teams.
- Refine requirements through backlog grooming, clarifying edge cases, workflows, and dependencies.
- Support SAFE Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work with developers and QA to validate requirements and ensure user stories are ready for development.
- Test new features, troubleshoot issues, and validate that completed work meets functionality and quality standards.
- Contribute to release planning and documentation.
- Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare reports, demos, and presentations to communicate progress to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical or business field.
- Strong interest in software development processes, Agile methodologies, and product lifecycle management.
- Ability to break down complex technical concepts into understandable requirements.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of software architecture, APIs, or cloud services.
- Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Projects.
- Experience with software-related coursework, personal coding projects, hackathons, or previous internships.
- Exposure to UX/UI concepts, wireframing, or prototyping tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Locations: Bedford, Massachusetts and Houston, Texas
- Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office per week)
- Employment: Full time, paid internship
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship
About Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology creates software for asset-intensive industries like energy, chemicals, and mining. The company focuses on process simulation, supply chain management, and industrial data management. It helps organizations optimize the design and maintenance of complex assets. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the firm operates as a public company with between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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