Release Train Engineer

Logistics Management Institute

22h•$170,000

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and coordinate Agile execution across the full F-35 LogIT program in support of OSW sustainment efforts. This role serves as the chief facilitator and integrator for the Agile Release Train, ensuring alignment across teams, stakeholders, and program leadership while driving predictable delivery of program objectives. The RTE will oversee Program Increment planning and execution, manage cross-team dependencies and risks, and foster continuous improvement in Agile practices and performance. Working closely with the Program Manager, Systems Engineering leadership, and technical teams, this individual maintains a program-level perspective to balance delivery, quality, and mission priorities. The ideal candidate brings experience leading large, complex Agile efforts in defense or aerospace environments and excels at enabling teams to operate efficiently while keeping the F-35 LogIT program aligned with strategic goals and contract requirements. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience leading complex DoD technical programs involving systems engineering and software/system delivery.
Demonstrated experience serving in an RTE, Agile program leadership, or equivalent large-scale Agile coordination role.
Deep working knowledge of SAFe 6 Agile practices and experience leading Agile Release Trains.
Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools such as JIRA and Confluence to support large, distributed teams.
Experience applying Agile performance metrics and data-driven program management to improve delivery outcomes.
Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional teams across complex, multi-phase programs.
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management and verification and validation.
Experience working with senior DoD stakeholders across multiple organizations.
Proven ability to manage risk, resolve cross-team dependencies, and drive program execution.
Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in high-visibility, dynamic environments.
Active SECRET security clearance required; must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
SAFe RTE certification.
Experience with enterprise logistics or large-scale information systems.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering practices.
Experience supporting joint or multi-service DoD programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) and operational leader for the enterprise LogIT program, overseeing execution across multiple integrated lines of effort delivering enterprise logistics information capabilities.
Lead and coordinate a large Agile Release Train composed of systems engineering, development, modeling, and mission assurance teams, ensuring synchronized delivery of program objectives across multiple projects and phases.
Drive execution of the full systems engineering lifecycle across the contract, from requirements development and architecture through integration, verification, validation, and deployment.
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning and execution, ensuring alignment of priorities, resources, and deliverables across teams and stakeholders.
Ensure disciplined execution of Agile ceremonies across the release train, including daily stand-ups, sprint events, and weekly coordination meetings, providing oversight and facilitation to maintain alignment and effective communication across all teams and role levels
Orchestrate delivery of phased capabilities, MVPs, and incremental releases, ensuring integration across projects within the overarching contract.
Coordinate and manage engagement with multi-service military stakeholders, Joint Program Office (JPO), and OSW leadership to align requirements, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
Leverage Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., JIRA and Confluence) to manage backlogs, track dependencies, maintain program transparency, and support documentation and collaboration across teams.
Apply data-driven Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-up/burn-down, flow metrics, and predictability measures) to monitor performance, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the release train.
Remove organizational and technical impediments to enable efficient team execution and continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain program-level metrics, performance indicators, and reporting structures to monitor delivery health and risk.
Ensure integration of mission assurance activities, system modeling efforts, and development outputs into a cohesive delivery pipeline.
Support systems engineering governance by ensuring requirements traceability, architecture alignment, and verification and validation practices are consistently applied.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to enable seamless integration of technical and operational capabilities.
Support program leadership in planning, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.