Principal Systems Engineer, Release Train Engineer - AN/TPY-2 Jobs
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Principal Systems Engineer, Release Train Engineer - AN/TPY-2 Jobs
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Principal Systems Engineer 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (LRR) department within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Center is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for an Agile Release Train (ART) comprising multi-disciplinary Systems, Software, and Integration and Test teams. In this role, you will help lead the design, implementation, and release of new tactical software and simulation capabilities. The ART focuses primarily on developing Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform capabilities. This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA.If you're passionate about solving complex problems in aerospace and defense, we want to hear from you. Your skills and experience can make a difference.
What You Will Do:
As a Release Train Engineer, you will work as part of the leadership team, alongside a Scaled Product Owner (SPO), to guide and enable teams in a scaled agile environment. You will:
Identify and escalate blockers to upper-level leadership; facilitate the removal of barriers for the ART.Ensure the Agile teams follow established processes and methodologies.
Schedule and lead coordination meetings for Agile team Scrum Masters (Scrum of Scrums).Support sub-team Product Owners (POs) in defining effective scope and clear acceptance criteria for team deliverables.
Plan and facilitate Increment Planning and Review events within the scaled Agile environment.
Ensure alignment between team sprint plans, day-to-day execution, and program/customer priorities in collaboration with the Scaled Product Owner.
Partner closely with Cross-Product Team leads on staffing decisions and rotations.
Monitor team progress through metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to ensure on-time delivery.
Identify and track internal and external dependencies for delivering products and services.
Coach Agile team execution processes and mentor team leaders in Agile practices.
Support Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) inputs and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
Assist with Risk and Opportunity (R&O) identification, development, and management.
Facilitate onboarding for new team members and support knowledge transfer and succession planning.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience in Engineering within one or more of the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Test & Analysis, System Test, and/or Systems Analysis
Qualifications:
We PreferProven project management and team-leadership experience within a scaled Agile environment, including prior work as a Scrum Master or Product Owner.
Deep knowledge of Agile principles and hands-on proficiency with Agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, planning sessions, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Strong communication and cross-team coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Practical experience using Jira and Confluence, along with familiarity in Earned Value Management methodologies or certification.
Background in software development and experience contributing to or leading teams developing Electronic Protection or Arbitrary Waveform capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and develop creative, collaborative solutions to technical challenges.
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance available.
Learn More & Apply Now!
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 includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
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