Release Train Engineer

Moog • Buffalo, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support its Engineering Center of Excellence (ECoE), which delivers and continuously improves engineering capabilities across Moog's Military Aircraft Group. The RTE serves as the servant leader and coordinator for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART), helping multiple teams align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions supporting engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), and business transformation initiatives. The role is suited to a technical program leader who can work across organizational boundaries, enable teams, and drive execution in a complex environment.

The position is hybrid in Buffalo, New York, and reports to the Director, Program. It requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. The stated annual salary range for Buffalo is $110,000–$135,000; actual salary may vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Moog describes its culture as warm, respectful, and family-like, guided by 12 core values, with employee-led resource groups open to all. The company affirms equal opportunity based on merit and offers assistance or accommodation during the application process upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Experience leading technical programs, projects, Agile teams, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar Agile environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple workstreams, teams, or functional organizations.
• Experience using Agile planning and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master, Product Owner/Product Manager, SPC, or related Agile certification.
• Experience supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), digital engineering, engineering operations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical environments.
• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events and coordinating geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning activities and coordinate execution across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies, including ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt workshops, System Demos, and planning events.
• Coordinate work across engineering, business, and IT teams so delivery commitments remain aligned and achievable.
• Identify and remove impediments, proactively manage dependencies, and help teams navigate risks and changing priorities.
• Partner with Product Managers, Team Coaches, Architects, and business stakeholders to support execution of quarterly objectives.
• Track progress against PI goals and communicate delivery status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support release planning and deployment activities, synchronizing work across multiple teams for successful delivery.
• Use Azure DevOps and Agile planning tools to improve transparency, planning effectiveness, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, predictability, quality, and value delivery.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Lean-Agile principles and SAFe best practices while fostering collaboration and accountability.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
• Matching 401(k).
• Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Employee Resource Groups led by employees and open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level