Leidos is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic management systems. This work supports the FAA's ongoing modernization of legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms that enhance safety, resiliency, and operational efficiency—particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These mission-critical systems provide safety-critical flight services relied upon by the nation's pilot community.
As part of a Scaled Agile (SAFe) software development organization, you will help lead the execution and delivery of a complex software program that combines proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. Working closely with cross-functional Agile teams, engineering leadership, and program stakeholders, you will drive predictable delivery in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
In this role, you will serve as the Release Train Engineer, facilitating Agile Release Train execution, promoting SAFe best practices, and enabling collaboration across multiple development teams. You will partner with Scrum Masters, engineering leaders, product management, and Builds & Controls to coordinate release activities, remove impediments, and ensure successful program execution. The ideal candidate is a collaborative servant leader with strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and experience leading software delivery in complex Agile environments.
Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination from the FAA. Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead Agile Release Train execution by planning, coordinating, and delivering working software on schedule while maintaining the overall release roadmap and build plan.
- Facilitate SAFe program events including Release Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Release Exit, Engineering Reviews, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and execution across the program.
- Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments, collaborating with Engineering, Scrum Masters, and technical leadership to proactively resolve issues that impact delivery.
- Coordinate release and build readiness by partnering with Builds & Controls, Configuration Management, Engineering, and Test teams to support successful builds, informals, release audits, engineering change processes, and production readiness.
- Monitor and communicate program health through Agile metrics, release dashboards, and performance reporting, providing leadership with visibility into delivery progress, quality, capacity, and forecasted risks.
- Drive continuous improvement by facilitating root cause analyses, tracking action items, improving Agile processes, and identifying opportunities to automate workflows and increase team productivity.
- Support engineering execution and governance by overseeing release readiness activities, defect management, software growth tracking, release documentation, and compliance with established development and release processes.
- Serve as a servant leader and trusted program facilitator, coaching Agile teams, fostering collaboration, promoting transparency, and enabling high-performing teams to consistently achieve program objectives.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience serving in a technical leadership role (e.g., Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or similar).
- Experience leading Agile software development programs using SAFe, Scrum, or related Agile frameworks.
- Experience coordinating software releases, build activities, and cross-team dependencies within a CI/CD development environment.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and release management processes.
- Experience with GitLab or similar version control and DevSecOps toolchains.
- Working knowledge of Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Experience collaborating with software engineering teams developing Java-based applications.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized application development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot).
- Knowledge of air traffic management, flight services, or other safety-critical operational systems.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Original Posting:July 10, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field with 8-12 years relevant experience, or Master's with 6-10 years relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical leadership role (Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or similar).
- Experience leading Agile software development programs using SAFe, Scrum, or related Agile frameworks.
- Experience coordinating software releases, build activities, and cross-team dependencies within a CI/CD development environment.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and release management processes.
- Experience with GitLab or similar version control and DevSecOps toolchains.
- Working knowledge of Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Experience collaborating with software engineering teams developing Java-based applications.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized application development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot).
- Knowledge of air traffic management, flight services, or other safety-critical operational systems.
- Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
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