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Product Owner (SAFe) - Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Product Owner (SAFe) –Embedded Software
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $54.00/hr.
Position Overview
Contract Professionals, Inc. Is seeking a technical Product Owner (SAFe) to support embedded software development programs within a defense engineering environment. This role drives backlog ownership, product prioritization, and Agile execution for mission-critical embedded systems supporting RF, GPS, and navigation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
•Define and prioritize product requirements in collaboration with engineering and program stakeholders
•Own and manage the product backlog aligned with business and technical objectives
•Lead participation in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
•Translate technical concepts into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
•Partner with embedded software teams to ensure execution alignment
•Monitor sprint progress and adjust priorities to meet delivery milestones
•Continuously incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve product outcomes
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
•5+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 3+ years
•2–3 years of experience in a Product Owner role within a technical environment
•Strong understanding of SAFe principles and Agile frameworks
•Proficiency in C, C++, and C#
•Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
•Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
•U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience supporting embedded systems or embedded software development programs
•Knowledge of RF, GPS, or navigation system integration
•SAFe certification or formal SAFe training
•Strong software development lifecycle knowledge
•Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Work Environment
Onsite role located in Fort Wayne, IN.
About Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a workforce solutions provider supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced engineering programs nationwide. CPI connects experienced professionals with mission-critical initiatives driving national security and innovation.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.