ENGINEER IV - RELEASE TRAIN ENGINEER

Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% company-paid medical insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance

PTO starting at 15 days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, to serve as a servant-leader for Agile teams.

The role coordinates PI planning, program execution, and continuous improvement across the SAFe program increment, partnering with Product and Solution Management to safeguard lean principles. The ideal candidate has 8+ years delivering systems/software, SAFe RTE/SPC certification, and a track record in regulated environments such as DoD

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in systems or software delivery, including three years as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent.
• Current SAFe RTE or SAFe SPC certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of Agile at scale, lean systems thinking, and Earned Value management.
• Experience influencing leaders and teams in highly regulated environments (DoD, aerospace).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events with clear goals and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing flow metrics and root causes to accelerate value.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments and escalate when needed.
• Champion SAFe tooling (Jira, Confluence, VersionOne, DOORS, Cameo) for data-driven insights into schedule and capacity.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and engineering leads on SAFe practices.
• Collaborate with Release Management, DevSecOps, and Quality Engineering to streamline the CD Pipeline.
• Maintain alignment with cybersecurity frameworks and accreditation activities.
• Communicate program status, burn, and value to executives through briefings.

Skills

Agile at scale

Lean thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

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!