Principal Systems Engineer, Release Train Engineer - AN/TPY-2

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer for an Agile Release Train in the LR R&S sector, onsite in Woburn, MA. The role focuses on leading multi-disciplinary teams in developing and releasing tactical software and simulation capabilities, with a strong emphasis on Agile execution, program planning, and cross-team coordination. Candidates should have a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Analysis.
• Scaled Agile environment with Scrum Master or Product Owner experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remove blockers to enable ART leadership; facilitate removal of barriers.
• Ensure teams follow established Agile processes and methodologies.
• Schedule and lead Scrum of Scrums and coordination meetings.
• Support Product Owners in defining scope and acceptance criteria.
• Plan and facilitate Increment Planning and Reviews in the scaled Agile environment.
• Monitor progress with metrics and Earned Value Management to ensure on-time delivery.
• Mentor teams in Agile practices and onboarding new members.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Agile principles

Scrum ceremonies

Communication

Cross‑team coordination

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Position: Principal Systems Engineer (Release Train Engineer)

Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

About RTX

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (LRR) department within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Center is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for an Agile Release Train (ART) comprising multi-disciplinary Systems, Software, and Integration and Test teams. The SE LRR department specializes in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, testing, and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense and Sensor Systems. In this role, you will help lead the design, implementation, and release of new tactical software and simulation capabilities. The ART focuses primarily on developing Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform capabilities. This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA.

What You Will Do

• Identify and eliminate blockers to upper-level leadership; facilitate the removal of barriers for the ART.
• Ensure the Agile teams follow established processes and methodologies.
• Schedule and lead coordination meetings for Agile team Scrum Masters (Scrum of Scrums).
• Support sub-team Product Owners (POs) in defining effective scope and clear acceptance criteria for team deliverables.
• Plan and facilitate Increment Planning and Review events within the scaled Agile environment.
• Ensure alignment between team sprint plans, day-to-day execution, and program/customer priorities in collaboration with the Scaled Product Owner.
• Partner closely with Cross-Product Team leads on staffing decisions and rotations.
• Monitor team progress through metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and track internal and external dependencies for delivering products and services.
• Coach Agile team execution processes and mentor team leaders in Agile practices.
• Support Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) inputs and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
• Assist with Risk and Opportunity (R&O) identification, development, and management.
• Facilitate onboarding for new team members and support knowledge transfer and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Engineering within one or more of the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Test & Analysis, System Test, and/or Systems Analysis.
• Proven project management and team‑leadership experience within a scaled Agile environment, including prior work as a Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles and hands‑on proficiency with Agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, planning sessions, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Strong communication and cross‑team coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical experience using Jira and Confluence, along with familiarity in Earned Value Management methodologies or certification.
• Background in software development and experience contributing to or leading teams developing Electronic Protection or Arbitrary Waveform capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and develop creative, collaborative solutions to technical challenges.

Location & Compensation

• Salary range: 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD.
• Location: Woburn, MA, United States.
• Onsite role.
• Relocation Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

Benefits & Rewards

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.