Solution Train Engineer (STE)
About The Position
CTC Group is seeking Solution Train Engineers to lead the execution and coordination of complex technical initiatives within a large-scale Agile and cyber-focused Department of Defense environment. The role oversees multiple Agile Release Trains, manages technical dependencies, and ensures engineering activities align with mission objectives. The Solution Train Engineer coordinates technical integration and architectural alignment across engineering organizations, tracks delivery performance and program risks, and mentors Agile practitioners. The role also drives continuous improvement and helps ensure execution supports contractual, technical, cybersecurity, and mission requirements.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, or an accepted education/experience substitution.
- Experience coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Experience supporting cyber-focused DoD programs or government technical initiatives.
- Experience with systems engineering, technical integration, requirements traceability, and architectural alignment.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- One of the following certifications: SAFe Solution Train Engineer (STE), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC).
- Level 2: High school diploma/GED or associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Level 3: High school diploma/GED or associate's degree with 16 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree with 12 years, or master's degree with 10 years.
- Level 4: High school diploma/GED or associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree with 18 years, or master's degree with 15 years.
Responsibilities
- Lead Solution Train execution and facilitate large-scale Agile events, including PI Planning, Solution Demos, Inspect and Adapt events, and Value Stream Syncs.
- Coordinate technical dependencies, architectural alignment, and system integration activities across multiple Agile Release Trains and engineering organizations.
- Manage and optimize Solution Train workflows using Jira and Confluence.
- Identify and resolve cross-team impediments, technical risks, integration challenges, and delivery dependencies.
- Collaborate with engineering leads, program management, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders to align technical efforts with mission objectives.
- Monitor delivery milestones, track performance metrics, and maintain documentation covering technical requirements, architectural decisions, and program risks.
- Mentor Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and technical leads in Lean-Agile methodologies, SAFe implementation, and systems engineering practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure Agile execution supports contractual, technical, cybersecurity, and mission requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Continuous education and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
