Software Agilist / Release Train Engineer (Contingent)

Engineer Position at Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking engineers to join an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. This role is contingent and based on contract award and customer funding.

This candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Function as the Chief Agilist and Release Train Engineer for the program
• Drive end-to-end Agile transformation across the program by coaching teams, aligning leadership on Agile principles, and ensuring consistent flow of value through effective PI planning, dependency management, and continuous improvement.
• Orchestrate Agile Release Train execution by facilitating PI planning, driving cross-team synchronization, removing systemic impediments, and enabling predictable, continuous delivery of value across the program.

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.
• How to lead large-scale Agile transformations, influence senior leadership, and align organizational strategy with Lean-Agile principles.
• Learn how to drive end-to-end Agile Release Train execution by mastering cross-team coordination, flow-based delivery, dependency and risk management, and continuous improvement at program scale.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience coaching multiple teams in Agile frameworks at both the team (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and scaled level (e.g., SAFe, View email address on click.appcast.io)
• Strong ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive cross-team coordination
• Knowledge of flow, delivery metrics, and continuous improvement techniques
• Ability to identify organizational impediments and influence change across teams Proven success partnering with leadership, Product Management, and engineering teams to strengthen Agile execution
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of experience.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience serving as Scrum Master across multiple teams or products
• Experience guiding Agile transformations at scale
• Knowledge of Lean portfolio management principles
• Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non technical audiences
• Familiarity with Agile tooling for workflow visualization and metrics
• Agile certification(s) such as RSM, ICP ACC, CSM, PSM, SPC, or equivalent

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!