Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Agile Program Integration
Core
Coordinate Agile Program Increment (PI) execution and synchronization across multiple independently contracted software development teams supporting U.S. Space Force mission systems.
Role type
Senior Release Train Engineer (Agile Program Integration)
Builds
Synchronized delivery plans and executable Program Increment scopes for defense mission systems
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Software Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cross-team coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Dependency management, PI planning facilitation, Risk tracking, Scope alignment, Matrixed organization navigation, Agile frameworks (Scrum/SAFe/Kanban), Jira/Confluence proficiency
Preferred skills
DoD Secret clearance, Master's degree, Space Force program experience, SATSAT/mission management systems knowledge, DevSecOps/CI-CD familiarity, Cloud-native/Kubernetes exposure, AI-enabled systems knowledge, SAFe/Scrum Master/PMP certifications, Systems engineering certifications
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, Kubernetes, Cloud-native platforms
Responsibilities
Lead PI planning and execution across multiple teams, Facilitate Scrum of Scrums for dependency identification, Align PI scope with mission priorities and operational constraints, Reconcile stakeholder requests with technical realities, Track cross-team dependencies and release readiness, Develop delivery status dashboards and metrics, Interface with Government stakeholders and contractor teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic coordination