Principal Systems Engineer, Deployed ART Release Train Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon's SI&T Long Range Radars Department within the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities Directorate is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer, primarily in Woburn MA, who will support the management and coordination of the technical execution as well as removing impediments for multiple teams covering Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and Integration and Test for the applicable scope for the Deployment Agile Release Train (ART). This ART, reports to the Chief Release Train Engineer, is responsible for system-level software and hardware integration, regression, and verification in the lab; buildup of strings in the lab; formal release of software; tactical configuration deployment; Subject Matter Expert SME support to deployed radars during upgrades or for key issues. The successful candidate will be expected to build the team's abilities and be able to work with both internal and external customers. They will also be owning continuous improvement, metric roll-up, and JIRA validation for the Deployment ART.

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 follow 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 Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering experience.
• Experience with agile methodologies, SAFe and/or Scrum.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Integration and/or Test.
• Experience working in a lab and/or test facility.
• Active and transferable US Government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. US Citizenship is required, as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with agile management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Experience with Engineering tools (e.g. PDM, PLM, CADD).
• Strong understanding of Software Deployment and Systems Integration and Test processes and workflow.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment.
• SAFe Scrum Master certification.
• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems.
• Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.