Senior Agile Release Train Engineer (HYBRID)

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough, Tewksbury (MA, MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Agile Release Train Engineer / Solution Train Engineer to lead complex, multi-team Agile trains and drive program roadmaps for defense programs. Hybrid work in the US is available, with security clearance requirements in place.

The role emphasizes cross-team synchronization, Lean principles, and digital engineering adoption to optimize delivery performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile trains and multiple teams.
• Experience with Agile roadmaps across trains or programs.
• Ability to drive Lean and CI improvements and optimize delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Release Train Engineer and/or Solution Train Engineer for complex, multi-team Agile trains
• Lead development, communication, and management of Agile roadmaps across teams, trains, and solution-level stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Agile Events including Increment Planning, Roadmapping, Retrospectives, Program Performance Reviews, and Risk Management Reviews
• Identify, remove, and mitigate cross-team impediments affecting cost, schedule, or technical performance
• Work with engineering, product, and program leadership to keep roadmaps accurate and aligned with mission needs
• Promote digital engineering tools, analytics, and automation to improve decision-making and delivery
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies, integration points, and technical alignment
• Monitor delivery and Earned Value metrics and trigger corrective actions as needed
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and configuration-management standards
• Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across trains

Skills

Agile leadership

Roadmap management

Jira

Jira Align

Earned Value Management

Systems engineering lifecycle

Digital engineering

Multi-team synchronization

Lean/CI

Security clearance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Engineering Workflow Manager

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Solution Train Engineer (STE) to lead Agile Release Trains and coordinate multi-train integration efforts supporting mission-critical solutions for U.S. defense programs. This senior-level role focuses on developing and managing Agile roadmaps, driving multi-team synchronization, ensuring impediments are addressed quickly, and applying Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to optimize program performance. The RTE/STE will also champion the use of digital engineering tools, analytics, and automation to improve decision-making, integration, and overall delivery efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a Senior Release Train Engineer and/or Solution Train Engineer for complex, multi-team Agile trains
• Lead development, communication, and management of Agile roadmaps across teams, trains, and solution-level stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Agile Events including Increment Planning, Roadmapping, Retrospectives, Program Performance Reviews, and Risk Management Reviews
• Identify, remove, and mitigate cross-team and cross-train impediments that impact cost, schedule, integration, or technical performance
• Work closely with engineering, product, and program leadership to ensure roadmaps remain accurate, achievable, and aligned with customer and mission needs
• Drive identification of improvement opportunities and implement Lean and CI practices that enhance flow, reduce waste, and increase value delivery
• Champion digital engineering tools, analytics, modeling environments, and automation to solve problems and streamline workflow across trains
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies, integration points, system behaviors, and solution-level technical alignment
• Monitor Agile delivery and Earned Value performance metrics, and support preventive and corrective actions when variances are detected
• Ensure teams and trains adhere to engineering processes, configuration-management standards, digital engineering frameworks, and program requirements
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams and trains

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience working with Agile or Integrated Product teams and Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, Engineering Workflow Manager, etc.)
• Experience developing and managing Agile roadmaps spanning multiple teams or trains
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-team synchronization, manage dependencies, and resolve impediments quickly
• Experience using Agile delivery metrics and Earned Value Management data to monitor performance and guide team actions
• Experience with, and knowledge of, systems engineering lifecycles, integration/test processes, and complex, multi-domain systems
• Background in digital engineering practices such as model-based engineering, digital thread, analytics, or automated workflow tools
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAFe certifications such as SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe SPC, SAFe Solution Train Engineer training, SAFe SSM, or PMI-ACP
• Understanding of system-of-systems integration, solution-level coordination, and digital engineering ecosystems
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management including schedules, cost accounts, baseline planning, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting Agile transformation across large or highly-regulated technical programs
• Certifications in Lean, CI, MBSE, or Change Management
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across engineering, program management, and product leadership in RTE and/or STE
• Active Secret (or higher) security clearance

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, i