Engineer Iv - Release Train Engineer

Engineer IV - Release Train Engineer

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO Clearance:
Active TS preferred, ability to obtain TS acceptable

OVERVIEW The Release Train Engineer functions as a servant-leader and coach for a team of Agile teams, synchronizing planning, execution, and continuous improvement across the program increment. Partnering with Product and Solution Management, the RTE safeguards lean-agile principles, removes impediments, and fosters an environment where innovation and delivery coexist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events, ensuring clear goals, transparent metrics, and actionable outcomes.
• Drive relentless improvement by monitoring flow metrics, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing pragmatic enhancements that accelerate value delivery without sacrificing quality.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and impediments, escalating strategically to maintain alignment with portfolio and enterprise objectives.
• Champion consistent usage of digital engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Version One, DOORS, Cameo) to provide data-driven insight into schedule, scope, and capacity.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and engineering leads on SAFe competencies, cultivating a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and psychological safety.
• Collaborate with Release Management, Dev Sec Ops , and Quality Engineering to streamline the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and maintain a reliable System Increment baseline.
• Maintain alignment with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, embedding security and accreditation activities into each iteration.
• Communicate program status, financial burn, and value realization to executive stakeholders through briefings and formal reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
  Master's preferred.
• Minimum eight years of experience in systems or software delivery, including three years as a Release Train Engineer, Program Manager, or equivalent.
• Current SAFe RTE or SAFe SPC certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of Agile at scale, lean systems thinking, and Earned Value or similar performance management.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and teams in highly regulated environments (DoD, aerospace, or similar).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Systems-engineering mindset with an appreciation for legacy processes and a passion to modernize through automation and model-based approaches.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to translate technical complexity into executive-level insights.
• Calm under pressure, with a disciplined approach to risk management and decision making.
• Continuous-learner ethic, actively seeking emerging practices in digital transformation, AI-enabled test, and model-based systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits Include:
• 70% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Education assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days annually, increasing with tenure
• 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown
• And more!