Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Release Train Engineer to facilitate and guide an Agile Release Train (ART) in delivering high-value digital engineering solutions for Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. In this role, you will combine your expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and servant leadership to ensure the ART operates effectively, efficiently, and continuously improves. You will be responsible for facilitating program-level events, managing dependencies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and relentless improvement.

As a Release Train Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Leading, process improving, and planning Program Increment Planning events in all aspects from logistical to strategic in nature
• Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams within the ART when needed (vacancies, vacation, surge support, etc.)
• Lead ART rituals for various combinations of internal team members, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and customers/stakeholders including Scrum Masters/Product Owner sync, backlog refinement meetings, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and demonstration sessions
• Provide customer with Agile metrics and roadmap for increasing ART Agility Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe principles and practices
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using Kanban and other flow management techniques
• Convert timeline for epics and stories/issues into an integrated master schedule
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across the ART Collaborate with Product Managers, System Architect, and other stakeholders to align on program vision, roadmap, and priorities
• Help define, collect, and communicate program level metrics and reports
• Foster communication and collaboration across the ART
• Drive and track progress of continuous improvement initiatives within the ART
• Stay up-to-date on the latest Agile trends and technologies
• Provide tooling and process recommendations for value stream and project management
• Assist teams with estimating their capacity for each sprint
• Work with project management tool administrators to manage access/permissions

Job Requirements

• U.S Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience leading projects in an Agile environment
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required
• SAFe Certification (RTE, Scrum Master, Product Owner)
• Experience with change management
• Blend of strategic and operational vision with respect for current state and future thinking
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and SAFe methodology
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in complex environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer experience
• Missile Defense Agency experience
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
• Experience facilitating large-scale Agile transformations
• Experience using GitLab for project management

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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