Agile Release Train Engineer

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Woburn, MA, is seeking a servant-based leader for the Agile Release Train. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, with expertise in Agile principles and methodologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include removing obstacles for agile teams, scheduling planning events, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery on time. Additional knowledge of agile tools like Jira and programming proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering/Development/Testing.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a servant-based leader and coach for the Agile Release Train.
• Identify and remove blockers for the Agile Release Train.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery.

Skills

Agile principles and methodologies

Data-driven decision making

Interpersonal skills

Scrum Master experience

Proficiency in Java

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

C/C++

Azure

Job description

Location: Woburn, MA, USA (Onsite)

Required Security Clearance: U.S. government‑issued Interim Secret clearance prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a servant‑based leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Identify and elevate blockers to upper‑level leadership, facilitating barrier removal for the ART.
• Improve team agile execution through process improvement opportunities and data‑driven decisions.
• Ensure agile teams follow established processes and agile methodologies.
• Schedule and drive coordination of agile team scrum masters through Scrum of Scrums.
• Ensure product owners establish effective scope definitions and clear acceptance criteria for team products and services.
• Schedule and facilitate increment planning and review events in a scaled agile team environment.
• Ensure sprint plans and day‑to‑day execution align with program and customer priorities.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to deliver products and services on time and meeting agreed acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Cross Product Team leads on staffing decisions and rotations.
• Identify and track internal and external dependencies required to deliver products and services.
• Coach agile team execution processes and mentor team agile leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (unless prohibited by local law).
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering/Development/Testing, or System Requirements definition and analysis.
• Proficient in at least one of the following programming or modeling tools: MATLAB, C/C++, Ada, Java, or DOORS.
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies.
• Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Release Train Engineer is preferred.
• Experience running or attending Agile ceremonies (daily scrum, sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives).
• Experience engaging with cross‑functional teams, including multi‑disciplinary team leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, management, and customers.
• Ability to make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Experience with agile management and engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, Jenkins, and Coverity.
• Preferred certifications: SAFe Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, or related industry certification.
• Preferred domain knowledge: XBR, AN/TPY‑2, COBRA DANE, QEWR, UEWR, SRP, or radar data processing.
• Additional preference for experience on Advanced Radar or Missile Defense & Sensor Systems.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.