Solution Train Engineer - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options with 80%

Company-funded HSA

Comprehensive dental insurance

Vision with 80% employer paid premium

Employer paid life insurance 100%

Disability coverage 100%

Annual training & memberships

Technology reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive Solution Train leadership, SAFe adoption, and systems engineering across DoD programs in a cyber-centric environment.

You will coordinate cross-program dependencies, manage risk, and mentor teams to deliver secure, integrated solutions. Requirements include TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, and 18+ years of experience with a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex technical programs with multiple trains and suppliers.
• Strong SAFe knowledge in cyber-centric DoD environments.
• Background in DoD programs, cybersecurity, and information assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solution Train leadership and facilitation across agile teams.
• Coordinate planning, execution, synchronization and continuous improvement events.
• Engage with engineering teams, vendors, PMO and cybersecurity organizations.

Skills

SAFe leadership

Lean-Agile SAFe

Systems engineering

Dependency management

Cybersecurity DoD programs

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Technical documentation

Coaching & leadership

Hands-on engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Solution Train leadership and facilitation, Lean-Agile and SAFe implementation, Systems engineering and technical integration, Cross-program dependency management, Cybersecurity and DoD program execution, Stakeholder collaboration and communication, Risk, issue, and impediment management, Technical documentation and reporting. Coaching, mentoring, and organizational leadership, Ownership, initiative, and hands‑on engagement

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen


• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph


• Requires current CI poly within last seven (07) years.


• Eighteen (18) years of experience with a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.


• Experience developing products and/or managing engineering activities in software, systems, or technical development environments.


• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex technical programs involving multiple Agile Release Trains, engineering organizations, or technical suppliers.


• Strong understanding of Agile at scale, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), in a cyber-centric Department of Defense program environment.


• Experience supporting DoD contracts, military programs, or other government technology initiatives.


• Background in cybersecurity, cyber operations, information assurance, or related security disciplines.


• Experience facilitating large-scale planning, execution, synchronization, and continuous improvement events.


• Experience using enterprise collaboration and program management tools, including Jira and Confluence.


• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, vendors, PMO personnel, and external cybersecurity organizations.


• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, remain actively engaged, and drive issues to resolution.


• Required Certification: Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  
  
  
  • SAFe Solution Train Engineer (STE)
  
  
  • SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
  
  
  • SAFe Practice Consultant SPC)
  
  
  
  

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA


• Comprehensive Dental insurance


• Vision with 80% employer paid premium


• Employer paid Life insurance 100%


• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%


• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement


• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation


• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.


• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training


• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.


• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers


• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship


• Performance Recognition Program


• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.