Release Train Engineer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense is seeking a Release Train Engineer to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a Release Train Engineer, you’ll directly support the Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will work with the technical leadership to set performance and growth targets for the release train. As well, develop and deliver the committed Program Increment plan and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and reporting skills, be a strong team player, and able to establish solid working relationships with the Customer, Program Management and technical staff members within the program. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Requirements

BS degree in a engineering and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters in engineering with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
Software engineering / Project engineering experience working within the defense industry
Experience using Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e. g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, etc. )
Strong prioritization skills: ability to focus on what drives the most value
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to leverage and implement agile patterns in support of a disciplined engineering context
Familiarity with product release lifecycle from requirements development to retirement
Ability to decompose features into user stories
Experience with git and git-based repository systems (e. g Gitlab, Bitbucket, etc.)
Active Secret clearance
Full time onsite support
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area

Nice To Haves

SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, or RTE)
Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment execution
Experience with ATDD or BDD
Experience with DevOps solutions
Breadth of experience in SAFe, Lean, Kanban, or Integrated Product Team program environments
Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense

Responsibilities

Facilitate the Program Increment planning events and readiness for events across the program
Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance and flow of the OSF Release Train
Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train
Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinate with leadership help to remove as needed
Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements
Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated
Guides growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train