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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nAbility to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nRaytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nAre you ready to join a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-driven professional organization? The Systems Engineering Long Range Radars (LRR) department within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Center is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for an Agile Release Train (ART) comprising multi-disciplinary Systems, Software, and Integration and Test teams.\nThe SE LRR department specializes in concept development, architectural design, requirements generation and flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, integration, testing, and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense and Sensor Systems. In this role, you will help lead the design, implementation, and release of new tactical software and simulation capabilities. The ART focuses primarily on developing Electronic Protection and Arbitrary Waveform capabilities. This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA.\nIf you’re passionate about solving complex problems in aerospace and defense, we want to hear from you. Your skills and experience can make a difference.\nWhat You Will Do\nAs a Release Train Engineer, you will work as part of the leadership team, alongside a Scaled Product Owner (SPO), to guide and enable teams in a scaled agile environment. You will:\nIdentify and escalate blockers to upper-level leadership; facilitate the removal of barriers for the ART.\nEnsure the Agile teams follow established processes and methodologies.\nSchedule and lead coordination meetings for Agile team Scrum Masters (Scrum of Scrums).\nSupport sub-team Product Owners (POs) in defining effective scope and clear acceptance criteria for team deliverables.\nPlan and facilitate Increment Planning and Review events within the scaled Agile environment.\nEnsure alignment between team sprint plans, day-to-day execution, and program/customer priorities in collaboration with the Scaled Product Owner.\nPartner closely with Cross-Product Team leads on staffing decisions and rotations.\nMonitor team progress through metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to ensure on-time delivery.\nIdentify and track internal and external dependencies for delivering products and services.\nCoach Agile team execution processes and mentor team leaders in Agile practices.\nSupport Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) inputs and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.\nAssist with Risk and Opportunity (R&O) identification, development, and management.\nFacilitate onboarding for new team members and support knowledge transfer and succession planning.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.\nExperience in Engineering within one or more of the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Test & Analysis, System Test, and/or Systems Analysis\nQualifications We Prefer\nProven project management and team-leadership experience within a scaled Agile environment, including prior work as a Scrum Master or Product Owner.\nDeep knowledge of Agile principles and hands-on proficiency with Agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, planning sessions, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.\nStrong communication and cross-team coordination skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.\nPractical experience using Jira and Confluence, along with familiarity in Earned Value Management methodologies or certification.\nBackground in software development and experience contributing to or leading teams developing Electronic Protection or Arbitrary Waveform capabilities.\nExcellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and develop creative, collaborative solutions to technical challenges.\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nRelocation Eligibility - Relocation assistance available.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. \nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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