Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer - Active DoD Secret Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support an autonomous systems development project. The project aims to develop and deploy systems capable of autonomous decision-making based on internal and external sensors and data feeds. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead an Agile Release Train (ART) composed of multiple vendors and government teams by conducting agile coaching, facilitating agile processes, managing risks, and driving execution to ensure the successful delivery of value. This includes planning increments and releases that align with stakeholders and organizational goals. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of Agile expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering mission-critical value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Agile Release Train (ART), facilitate processes, manage risks, and drive execution that aligns with stakeholders and organizational goals.
• Plan, organize, orchestrate, and report on capability release and program increment (PI) performance to inform and drive delivery.
• Lead and facilitate PI Planning events, aligning all teams on the ART to a shared mission and vision.
• Adapt SAFe practices to fit the organization's unique needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across teams.
• Establish SAFe principles by implementing program-level Agile practices.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve the ART's efficiency to increase value delivery to the end-user in every iteration.
• Lead the ART's Lean Agile Center of Excellence transformation efforts, perform agile coaching, and evolve performance based on metrics-informed practices.
• Bridge communication gaps by effectively communicating across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Release management
• SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework
• Agile Release Train
• Requirements Building and Decomposition
• Active Secret Clearance and Elgible for a TS/SCI
• 10+ years of experience
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile methodologies
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of DoD processes and military operations
• Experience leading multi-vendor integration efforts within the DoD
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or consulting role
• Experience as a Systems or Software Engineer
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• SPC (SAFe Program Consultant) certification
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Master's degree in engineering or a related field

Work Environment

This individual will be working with a team of 160 engineers on the current program. They will be one of the first engineers in the Tampa office but will have significant support. The work arrangement is hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.