Release Train Engineer

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Job Title:

Release Train Engineer Reporting To:

Director, Program

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NYWe are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support our Engineering Center of Excellence (ECoE), an organization responsible for delivering and continuously improving engineering capabilities across Moog's Military Aircraft  this role, you'll serve as the servant leader and coordinator for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART), helping multiple teams align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions that support engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), and business transformation initiatives.

This position is ideal for a technical program leader who enjoys working across organizational boundaries, enabling teams to succeed, and driving execution in a complex environment.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience.

Experience leading technical programs, projects, Agile teams, or complex cross-functional initiatives.

Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar Agile environment.

Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

Experience coordinating activities across multiple work streams, teams, or functional organizations.

Experience using Agile planning and collaboration tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar platforms.

It’s preferred if you bring:

SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master, Product Owner/Product Manager, SPC, or related Agile certification.

Experience supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), digital engineering, engineering operations, or business transformation initiatives.

Experience with in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical environments.

Experience facilitating large-scale planning events and coordinating geographically dispersed teams.

As Release Train Engineer, you will:

Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning activities and coordinate execution across multiple cross-functional teams.

Facilitate Agile Release Train ceremonies including ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt workshops, System Demos, and planning events.

Coordinate work across engineering, business, and IT teams to ensure delivery commitments remain aligned and achievable.

Identify and remove impediments, proactively manage dependencies, and help teams navigate risks and changing priorities.

Partner with Product Managers, Team Coaches, Architects, and business stakeholders to support successful execution of quarterly objectives.

Track progress against Program Increment goals and communicate delivery status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Support release planning and deployment activities, ensuring work from multiple teams is synchronized for successful delivery.

Utilize Azure Dev Ops and Agile planning tools to improve transparency, planning effectiveness, and delivery performance.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, predictability, quality, and value delivery.

Coach teams and stakeholders on Lean-Agile principles and SAFe best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select…