Date Posted:
2026-05-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically fluent Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead a large‑scale software release train within the Resilient Connectivity Products portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of modern software development practices, architectures, and lifecycle execution within complex, high‑reliability environments. The RTE will act as the servant leader, facilitator, and operational driver for an Agile Release Train (ART) delivering mission‑critical, secure, and scalable software solutions that enable resilient connectivity for our customers.
The ideal candidate brings significant experience guiding multi‑team software programs, coordinating software architecture and system engineering inputs, and ensuring predictable delivery across highly integrated software product lines. This individual will partner closely with Program Leadership, Software Engineering, and Architecture to maintain alignment across teams and ensure continuous improvement in software flow, quality, and performance.
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
What You Will Do:
Facilitate all ART ceremonies and maintain alignment across software teams.
Drive execution of PI objectives with focus on predictable, high‑quality software delivery.
Partner with Product Management and Software Architecture to maintain a technically informed program backlog.
Identify, track, and resolve cross‑team software dependencies, risks, and impediments.
Coach teams and leaders on Agile/SAFe practices and modern software development flow.
Ensure consistent use of Agile and engineering tools for visibility and metrics.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize software throughput and integration.
Coordinate with external partners and other ARTs for integrated software delivery.
Maintain strong awareness of software architecture, system constraints, and technical drivers.
Qualifications You Must Have:
8+ years of engineering or program leadership experience in complex software development environments, preferably involving large-scale, integrated systems.
3+ years of experience as an Release Train Engineer (RTE), Program Manager, or senior Agile delivery leader supporting multi‑team software programs.
Demonstrated experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks as applied to software development.
Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Proven experience working with distributed software teams and large, interconnected software product lines.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
SAFe RTE, SPC, or equivalent Agile certifications.
Experience with connectivity, networking, resilient communications, or embedded software products.
Familiarity with mission‑critical, safety‑relevant, or regulated aerospace/defense software development environments.
Experience driving Lean‑Agile and software transformation initiatives, including DevSecOps practices and automation improvements.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
- Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
