Software Release Train Engineer (Senior / Lead)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Release Train Engineer (Senior / Lead) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

Our team creates the software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite / ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. This role will be part of Boeing’s recently acquired ESS program.

As a leader of the Agile Release Train you’ll provide direction to multi-disciplinary teams that plan, commit, develop, and deploy software products. Key responsibilities include managing multiple Scrum teams, Scrum of Scrums, facilitating SAFe processes, fostering team collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. The position requires strong technical aptitude combined with excellent leadership and communication skills. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking satellite innovations while advancing your career in agile software development.

This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and a clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!

At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities :

Oversee the management of multiple Scrum Teams

Facilitate scaled agile processes for engineering teams

Foster communication and collaboration between Agile teams

Coach team members and stakeholders in SAFe and Agile practices

Remove or escalate impediments to flow and promote continuous improvement

Assist in development and maintenance of PI Planning Roadmaps and Program Vision

Produce and explain both Agile and program-specific metrics

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret – Interim Pre-Start & Final Post Start

3+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

3+ years of experience as an Agile Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer using the Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework

3+ years of experience leading a team through the maturation of agile processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

Experience with IMS and EVM Agile Alignment

Experience using GitLab or Atlassian

Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software

Experience in coaching teams on Agile practices and facilitating continuous improvement

Proficiency in using metrics to assess team performance and drive improvements

SAFe Release Train Engineer certification or equivalent Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC))

Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance

Travel : 10%

CodeVue Coding Challenge :

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range / Senior : $136,850 - $185,150

Summary Pay Range / Lead : $167,450 - $226,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.