Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer

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Job #: R-00180123

Location:

Huntsville, United States

Category: Software Engineering

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Secret

External Referral Program: Ineligible

Sector: Defense

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Leidos’ Defense is seeking a Release Train Engineer to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a Release Train Engineer, you’ll directly support the Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will work with the technical leadership to set performance and growth targets for the release train. As well, develop and deliver the committed Program Increment plan and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and reporting skills, be a strong team player, and able to establish solid working relationships with the Customer, Program Management and technical staff members within the program.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Program Increment planning events and readiness for events across the program
• Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance and flow of the OSF Release Train
• Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train
• Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinate with leadership help to remove as needed
• Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements
• Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated
• Guides growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in a engineering and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters in engineering with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Software engineering / Project engineering experience working within the defense industry
• Experience using Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e. g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, etc. )
• Strong prioritization skills: ability to focus on what drives the most value
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability to leverage and implement agile patterns in support of a disciplined engineering context
• Familiarity with product release lifecycle from requirements development to retirement
• Ability to decompose features into user stories
• Experience with git and git-based repository systems (e. g Gitlab, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Active Secret clearance
• Full time onsite support
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, or RTE)
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment execution
• Experience with ATDD or BDD
• Experience with DevOps solutions
• Breadth of experience in SAFe, Lean, Kanban, or Integrated Product Team program environments
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense

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Original Posting:

April 7, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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