General Dynamics Mission Systems · 7 hours ago
Sr Advanced Systems Engineer (Release Train Engineer)
Dedham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $158K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions in the defense and scientific arenas. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Systems Engineer to facilitate and manage Program Increment planning sessions, oversee backlog grooming, and coordinate sprint activities while ensuring effective communication and alignment with customer requirements.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate and manage Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, including program and IPT vision generation, PI planning kickoff, coordination, and setup of tools in support of PI planning activities
Oversee the backlog grooming process, ensuring features are completed, stories are visible, and features committed are in progress
Coordinate and manage sprint activities, including sprint reviews, Scrum of Scrums / Coach Sync, and Product Owner (PO) sync meetings
Provide detailed metrics and reporting, such as hours per story point and Objectives and Key Result (OKR) tracking, in addition to creating dashboards for improved transparency
Coach and mentor team members, assist with onboarding, and identify knowledge gaps
Manage Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS) and vision guidance, including schedule pulls for PI prep and tracking
Use monthly and weekly financial reports to explain variances and generate corrective actions within the program that will ensure program actions align with successful completion of SOW requirements within cost and schedule
Understand and adjust schedules for new knowledge or changed strategy and assess Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) backlog against Statement of Work (SOW) needs
Ensure clear communication of monthly outputs and root cause explanations for EV variances
Support proposal activities and conduct historical reference development and Engineering Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing, ensuring TINA compliance
Support Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) review of all activities and milestones Support Program scope boundary communications with the customer and Notice of Change (NOC) development ensuring contractual direction is understood and communicated before the team exceeds existing contract commitments
Maintain alignment with customer RTE to help ensure program-level dependencies are tracked and schedules communicated
Ensure team clarity on budget vs. plan vs. scope for both current period and long-term vision
Run Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings and ensure consistency in use and understanding of impacts
Work with technical managers to resolve staffing challenges through root cause problem investigation and communication
Support the DPME in holding the team accountable to meeting its PI commitment and delivery milestones on the program
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role
Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
Experience with EVMS, PI planning, and backlog grooming
Proficiency in using Agile tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex software development processes
Experience in managing and mitigating risks
Strong coaching skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Agile experience preferred
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Highly competitive benefits
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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