ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.
As a Release Train Engineer, you will enable, manage, and optimize the overall Agile Release Train (ART). The team will operate as a larger SCRUM of SCRUMs.
The ideal candidate is a certified Release Train Engineer and has experience on a large solution program which includes both Hardware and Software. We are willing to train the right candidate. An example of the “right candidate for development” has been a SCRUM master on a HW/SW solution and knows JIRA and Confluence or equivalent tool suite. Another example is someone who understands DOD domain/programs well, has a demonstrated capability to think at a Systems Level, and has a growth mindset.
Representative Duties and Tasks::
- Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) using JIRA and Confluence, and customization we build in the Power BI dashboard
- Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
- Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs through Pre and Post planning events
- Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
Focus areas:
- Coordinate across subcontractors and tasks and priorities. Developing mitigation plans to maintain schedule and program requirements
- Develop overall RTE planning in collaboration with customer and key engineering functions
Background Importance:
- Familiarity with Space/Ground Systems, hybrid-cloud enterprise solutions, and large-scale program integration
What sets you apart:
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is located in Pittsburgh PA. On-site work is required and Hybrid/Flex work schedule is permitted. Please note that this this position is not 100% remote.
While on-site or flexing at home, you will be a part of the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence Line of Business.
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