Solution Train Engineer (STE) - CTC Group
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Summary
CTC Group is seeking Solution Train Engineers to lead the execution and coordination of complex technical initiatives within a large-scale Agile and cyber-focused Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role oversees multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs), manages technical dependencies, and ensures engineering activities align with mission objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead Solution Train execution and facilitate large-scale Agile events, including PI Planning, Solution Demos, Inspect and Adapt events, and Value Stream Syncs.
- Coordinate technical dependencies, architectural alignment, and system integration activities across multiple Agile Release Trains and engineering organizations.
- Manage and optimize Solution Train workflows using enterprise tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Identify and resolve cross-team impediments, technical risks, integration challenges, and delivery dependencies.
- Collaborate with engineering leads, program management, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders to align technical efforts with mission objectives.
- Monitor delivery milestones, track performance metrics, and maintain documentation covering technical requirements, architectural decisions, and program risks.
- Mentor Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and technical leads in Lean-Agile methodologies, SAFe implementation, and systems engineering practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure Agile execution supports contractual, technical, cybersecurity, and mission requirements.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, or an accepted education/experience substitution.
- Experience coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Experience supporting cyber-focused DoD programs or government technical initiatives.
- Experience with systems engineering, technical integration, requirements traceability, and architectural alignment.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- One of the following required certifications: SAFe Solution Train Engineer (STE), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC).
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 16 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or
- Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience
- HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor's degree and 18 years of relevant experience, or
- Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience
Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000 - $215,000.
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Why CTC Group?
We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.
CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.
CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.