Release Train Engineer

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • 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 that support engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), and business transformation initiatives. This 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 reports to the Director, Program and follows a hybrid work schedule in Buffalo, New York. It requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 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 Agile Release Train ceremonies, including ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt workshops, System Demos, and planning events.
• Coordinate work across engineering, business, and IT teams to keep delivery commitments 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 Program Increment 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 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

• Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (available in select locations).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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