Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer Product Owner / Release Train Engineer (Onsite)

3M HEALTHCARE; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer a

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Life, disability coverage

Paid time off – three weeks vacation

Employee assistance and wellness perks

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Solutions team seeks a Senior Principal Software Product Owner/Release Train Engineer to lead mission-critical software for U.S. armed forces in a DevSecOps cloud environment.

The role blends Product Owner, Control Account Manager, and RTE duties within a large cross-functional program, delivering on schedule while mentor­ing interns and engineers across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with an advanced STEM degree.
• Prior Product Owner experience in Agile/SAFe environments.
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer.
• Experience with Agile SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Release Train Engineer for the Mission Systems Software team, guiding PI planning and backlog refinement.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Software Systems domain, decomposing requirements and validating integration.
• Coordinate with SEIT, software architects, and engineers to meet schedules and functionality.
• Manage scope as Control Account Manager and ensure delivery of commitments.
• Mentor interns and engineers across locations to foster collaboration and predictable execution.

Skills

Product Owner

Release Train Engineer

Agile / SAFe

DevSecOps pipelines

Jira

SysML/MBSE

CAMEO modeling

Education

STEM advanced degree

Tools

CAMEO modeling tools

Jira

Job description

Senior Principal Software Product Owner/Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Strategic Solutions – Collins Aerospace, Richardson, TX
U.S. citizenship required; Top Secret security clearance required (TSSCI preferred).

Overview

Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Solutions team seeks an experienced Senior Principal Software Product Owner and Release Train Engineer to lead mission‑critical software development for the U.S. armed forces. The role blends Product Owner, Control Account Manager, and RTE responsibilities within a large, cross‑functional program, driving successful delivery in a DevSecOps cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Release Train Engineer for the Mission Systems Software team, facilitating PI planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement activities.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Software Systems domain, decomposing requirements, modeling with Cameo, and validating software integration and verification.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT), Software Architects, Scrum Masters and Engineers to meet mission functionality and schedule goals.
• Manage the scope as Control Account Manager, ensuring flawless execution and delivery of commitments.
• Engage with cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple locations on a large program.
• Mentor interns, junior through senior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and predictable execution.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience (or 7 years with an advanced degree in STEM).
• Prior Product Owner experience in an Agile / SAFe environment.
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer.
• Experience with Agil SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Prior Control Account Manager role.
• Requirements management (decomposition, derivation).
• Software Systems engineering experience.
• Proficiency with UML, SysML, MBSE, and CAMEO modeling tools.
• Jira experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life, disability, and optional supplemental coverage.
• Paid time off, including three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Employee assistance, wellness incentives, and tele‑health services.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal law.