ENGINEER IV - RELEASE TRAIN ENGINEER

integritycommunicationssolutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 70% paid by company

Dental and vision coverage 100% paid

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Company-paid life and AD&D

Education assistance program

PTO starting at 15 days

13 paid holidays

Year-end shutdown and more

Job summary

Integrity Communications Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a seasoned Release Train Engineer to guide Agile teams and synchronize planning, execution, and improvement across the program increment.

Partner with Product and Solution Management, remove impediments, and foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and security compliance within SAFe practices.

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).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events.
• Monitor flow metrics and conduct root-cause analyses to accelerate value delivery.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and impediments with strategic escalation.
• Champion SAFe competencies and coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and engineering leads.
• Collaborate with Release Management, DevSecOps, and Quality Engineering to streamline the Delivery Pipeline.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance activities are embedded into iterations.
• Communicate program status, burn, and value realization to executives.

Skills

Agile at scale

Lean systems thinking

Earned Value management

Influence leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

VersionOne

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

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, VersionOne, 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, DevSecOps, 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.
• Preforms 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!