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Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems 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 must 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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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
Bachelor’s degree in Software engineering / Project engineering plus 8-12 years’ experience working within the defense industry or Master’s degree in Software engineering / Project engineering plus 6-10 years’ 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.)
Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
Must be able to provide full-time onsite support
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
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:August 27, 2025For 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00The 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.