Release Train Engineer - Resilient Connectivity Products (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a highly experienced and technically fluent Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead a large‑scale software release train within the Resilient Connectivity Products portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, architectures, and lifecycle execution within complex, high‑reliability environments. The RTE will act as the servant leader, facilitator, and operational driver for an Agile Release Train (ART) delivering mission‑critical, secure, and scalable software solutions that enable resilient connectivity for our customers. The ideal candidate brings significant experience guiding multi‑team software programs, coordinating software architecture and system engineering inputs, and ensuring predictable delivery across highly integrated software product lines. This individual will partner closely with Program Leadership, Software Engineering, and Architecture to maintain alignment across teams and ensure continuous improvement in software flow, quality, and performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of engineering or program leadership experience in complex software development environments, preferably involving large-scale, integrated systems.
- 3+ years of experience as an Release Train Engineer (RTE), Program Manager, or senior Agile delivery leader supporting multi‑team software programs.
- Demonstrated experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks as applied to software development.
- Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Proven experience working with distributed software teams and large, interconnected software product lines.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- SAFe RTE, SPC, or equivalent Agile certifications.
- Experience with connectivity, networking, resilient communications, or embedded software products.
- Familiarity with mission‑critical, safety‑relevant, or regulated aerospace/defense software development environments.
- Experience driving Lean‑Agile and software transformation initiatives, including DevSecOps practices and automation improvements.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate all ART ceremonies and maintain alignment across software teams.
- Drive execution of PI objectives with focus on predictable, high‑quality software delivery.
- Partner with Product Management and Software Architecture to maintain a technically informed program backlog.
- Identify, track, and resolve cross‑team software dependencies, risks, and impediments.
- Coach teams and leaders on Agile/SAFe practices and modern software development flow.
- Ensure consistent use of Agile and engineering tools for visibility and metrics.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize software throughput and integration.
- Coordinate with external partners and other ARTs for integrated software delivery.
- Maintain strong awareness of software architecture, system constraints, and technical drivers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Eligible for relocation
- Sign-on Bonus Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
