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Principal Release Train Engineer (Onsite)

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RTX

Principal Release Train Engineer (Onsite)

Richardson, TX

Date Posted:
2024-10-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
TX234: Richardson 1717 CityLine 1717 East CityLine Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is hiring a Principal Release Train Engineer to support our teams in Richardson, Texas. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you will be a servant leader and agile coach guiding the work of all Agile Release Teams (ARTs) and suppliers in the value stream.

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What You Will Do

  • Facilitate and guide the work of the Agile Release Train (ART).
  • Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement.
  • Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Release Train.
  • Be responsible for Program Increment Planning readiness and execution of the SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline across all program phases.
  • Facilitate the Program Increment planning events.
  • Track the execution of Release Train Capabilities, Features, and Stories.
  • Conduct periodic synchronization meetings, including scrum of scrums for the Release Train.
  • Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams.
  • Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
  • Help manage risks and dependencies.
  • Escalate and track impediments.
  • Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
  • Ensure collaboration between System and Government architects and engineers.
  • Work with Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
  • Understand and operate within lean budgets and ensure adherence to guardrails.
  • Drive continuous improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops.
  • Coordinate reporting of program status, metrics, risks, opportunities, and staffing needs to Raytheon leadership.
  • Obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience performing the role of Release Train Engineer.
  • Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence software.
  • Experience managing agile release trains.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience leading SAFe Release Planning Events consisting of government customers, multiple agile development teams, and external user stakeholders
  • Experience briefing and coordinating Release Planning Events and Program Increment status to government contract program managers and technical stakeholders
  • Experience leading software development teams for government contracts.
  • Experience successfully managing agile cost and schedule baselines using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
  • Experience managing software development teams on Government contracts.
  • SAFe 5 or higher certification (RPC, RTE, PO).
  • Possess certification: Certified SAFe RTE, version 5.0 or higher.
  • Experience successfully managing agile costs and schedule baselines using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
  • We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
  • This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
  • North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Richardson, TX, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-1549096028
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns