Principal Engineer /Release Train Engineer

Date Posted:
2026-01-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Raytheon team is looking for a Release Train Engineer for an Agile Release Train (ART) comprised of a multi-disciplinary Systems, Software, and Integration and Test team. You will be working as part of a team to develop, implement, and release new candidate tactical software and simulation capabilities.

This role supports Systems, Software and Integration & Test Engineering departments. These departments provide subject matter expertise for concept development, architectural design, requirements generation & flow-down, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, software development, integration, test and evaluation of world-class Missile Defense & Sensor Systems to be achieved through our people, processes, technology and performance.

Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will be working as part of the leadership team of a scaled agile engineering team alongside a Scaled Product Owner (SPO) and Cross Product Team (subCPT) lead. The RTE is a servant-based leader and coach for the ART.
• Identify and escalate blockers to upper-level leadership, facilitate barrier removal for the ART.
• Ensure that the agile teams are following established processes and agile methodologies.
• Schedule and drive coordination of agile team scrum masters (Scrum of Scrums).
• Ensure team product owners are establishing effective scope definitions, including clear acceptance criteria for team products and services.
• Schedule and facilitate increment planning and review events in a scaled agile team environment.
• Ensure team sprint plans and day-to-day execution are aligned with program and customer priorities in support of the Scaled Product Owner.
• Partner closely with the Scaled Product Owner to ensure on time delivery of team products and services that meet agreed acceptance criteria.
• Partner closely with the Cross Product Team leads on staffing decisions and rotations.
• Identify and track internal and external dependencies required to deliver products and services.
• Coach Agile team execution processes and mentor team agile leaders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Experience in the field of Engineering, including any of the following: System Requirements definition and analysis, System Test and Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Test and Analysis.
• Experience with requirements and agile development methodologies
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and execution with Agile principles and methodologies
• Team leadership experience in a scaled agile environment
• Ability to communicate and coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Hands on experience with Jira and Confluence
• Prior experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Running or attending Agile ceremonies (daily scrum, monthly planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives)
• Previous software development experience
• Experience operating in or leading of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, management, and customers in a team environment
• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems
• Project management experience

What We Offer

• Our 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.
• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: 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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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