Software Agilist / Release Train Engineer (Contingent)

Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Job Description At 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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data.  The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner.  The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency.   THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is 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, Scrum@Scale) 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!  ​ Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aeros