Job Title: Embedded Software Product Owner

Job Description

The Embedded Software Product Owner is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of embedded software solutions in an Agile environment. This role collaborates closely with engineering teams, program management, and key stakeholders to ensure successful sprint outcomes, high-quality software releases, and alignment with customer requirements and mission-critical program objectives.

Responsibilities

Maintain a well-organized and prioritized product backlog.Provide documentation and updates during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Deliver regular project status updates to stakeholders, including risks and mitigation strategies.Ensure all delivered software meets acceptance criteria and aligns with customer expectations.Partner closely with the development team to support smooth sprint execution and delivery.Facilitate decision-making to resolve ambiguities and remove roadblocks.Collaborate across engineering, program management, and customer teams to ensure alignment.Provide consistent communication on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and complete.Support testing, validation, and verification activities to ensure software reliability.Participate in periodic reviews to verify technical completeness.

Essential Skills

Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded software development.Proven experience as an Agile Product Owner.Demonstrated proficiency using GitLab for software development and management.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.Experience collaborating with engineering, program management, and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience developing software in the Ada programming language.Experience with model-based engineering tools such as Cameo.Experience in mission-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, first responder, or medical devices.Must have an active DOD Secret clearance.

Work Environment

The role operates within an Agile environment, emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The work involves regular sprint planning and reviews, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions. The position requires the ability to address and resolve technical ambiguities and roadblocks, ensuring alignment with customer and program objectives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $86.53/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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