Space Force - Release Train Engineer - Referral Bonus Eligible

General Dynamics Mission; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to developing mission-critical systems that safeguard lives. As a Release Train Engineer, you will leverage advanced technologies to tackle complex challenges and lead innovative solutions. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll manage Agile processes and drive value through software development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security while enjoying a flexible work environment and competitive benefits. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in your career, this position is for you.

Benefits

401k matching

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Employee resource groups

Social groups

Qualifications

• 8 years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 6 years.
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission-critical systems to enhance safety and security.
• Manage and optimize Agile Release Train processes using JIRA and Confluence.
• Facilitate PI Planning and coordinate with engineering teams.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Agile Methodologies

JIRA

Confluence

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from the date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As a Release Train Engineer, you’ll perform software requirements analysis, system integration activities, lead research and design, develop and test software and tools, including development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products. We will rely on your experience and knowledge to solve the hardest technical problems facing the company, often requiring the utmost creativity and innovation. It’s your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you’re ready to lead the world.

The ideal candidate is a certified Release Train Engineer and has experience on a Large Solution program which includes both Hardware and Software. But we are willing to train the right candidate. An example of “the right candidate for development” has been a Scrum Master on a HW/SW solution and knows JIRA and Confluence or equivalent tool suite; another example is someone who knows DoD programs well and has a demonstrated capability to think at a Systems Level and has a growth mindset.

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

RELEVANT DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) using JIRA and Confluence, and customization built in the Power BI dashboard
• Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs through Pre and Post planning events
• Coordinate with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
• Coordinate across subcontractors and tasks and priorities. Develop mitigation plans to maintain schedule and program requirements
• Develop overall RTE planning in collaboration with customer and key engineering functions
• Familiarity with Space/Ground Systems, hybrid-cloud enterprise solutions, and large-scale program integration

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $153,600.00 - USD $170,400.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans