Regional Strike Programs - Release Train Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, but must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Responsibilities for this Position:

 

• Facilitate and own ART-level ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt, System Demos) across multiple teams
• Drive cross-team coordination, dependency management, and integration planning across the Release Train
• Partner with Control Account Managers and program leadership to align agile delivery with EVM milestones, IMS gates, and contractual commitments
• Identify and escalate systemic impediments, whether technical, organizational, contractual, or process-related, and drive them to resolution
• Shield teams from external disruption while keeping leadership informed with clear, honest reporting on progress, risk, and trade-offs
• Coach Scrum Masters and team leads on agile best practices, continuous improvement, and how to operate effectively within DoD program constraints
• Own and improve the flow of work across the ART, using metrics (flow load, throughput, cycle time, predictability) to drive decisions, not just status
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, and other functional leads to keep the program technically coherent
• Build relationships across the program that make cross-cutting problems easier to solve, not harder

What sets you apart:

• Direct experience operating within DoD program structures (EVMS, IMS, CDRLs, IBR, control accounts) and the ability to connect that world to agile delivery
• Track record of facilitating PI Planning or equivalent large-scale planning events
• Experience coaching and developing Scrum Masters, not just running ceremonies yourself
• Ability to work across engineering disciplines (software, systems, integration, test) and keep everyone pulling in the same direction
• Comfort operating in environments with classification requirements, contractual constraints, and government oversight
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Strong enough technically to understand what the teams are building and where the real risks are
• Interest in the DPME career path with a desire to lead through process, influence, and trust, not authority
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who builds trust across organizational boundaries and measures success by what the teams deliver, not personal visibility
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

• On-Site at our Pittsfield, MA facility with some room for flexibility. 

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans