Software Agilist / Release Train Engineer (Contingent)

RTX•Aurora, CO

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•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, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency. THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding This candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Requirements

Experience coaching multiple teams in Agile frameworks at both the team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and scaled level (e.g., SAFe, Scrum@Scale)
Strong ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive cross‑team coordination
Knowledge of flow, delivery metrics, and continuous improvement techniques
Ability to identify organizational impediments and influence change across teams
Proven success partnering with leadership, Product Management, and engineering teams to strengthen Agile execution
Experience as a Release Train Engineer
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of experience.
Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as Scrum Master across multiple teams or products
Experience guiding Agile transformations at scale
Knowledge of Lean portfolio management principles
Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non technical audiences
Familiarity with Agile tooling for workflow visualization and metrics
Agile certification(s) such as RSM, ICP ACC, CSM, PSM, SPC, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Function as the Chief Agilist and Release Train Engineer for the program
Drive end‑to‑end Agile transformation across the program by coaching teams, aligning leadership on Agile principles, and ensuring consistent flow of value through effective PI planning, dependency management, and continuous improvement.
Orchestrate Agile Release Train execution by facilitating PI planning, driving cross-team synchronization, removing systemic impediments, and enabling predictable, continuous delivery of value across the program.

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