Solution Train Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. Were shaping the future of safety and security, delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a difference. With a rich history and a global presence, were seeking talented individuals to join our team and help us solve the worlds most complex challenges.

An experienced, energetic Solution Train Engineer (STE) is needed to facilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations for a very large program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a critical program that currently engages a Solution Train and three ARTs. The selected individual will help the Release Train Engineers (RTEs) monitor performance, manage change, resolve impediments, and drive relentless improvement.

The ideal candidate will have considerable prior experience leading agile teams and will have the expertise required to step into a leadership role as a Solution Train Engineer on a large, complex program with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and persistence are a must. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program uses Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools.
The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support; and is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.

Primary Responsibilities

Facilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a Solution Train and three ARTs.
Work with the SAFe governance layer participants & stakeholders on program execution.
Facilitate allocation of work and new resources to ARTs.
Monitor program performance, resolve impediments, and develop and implement solutions for driving improvement.
Coordinate schedule execution and plan program-wide software/architecture releases.
Lead/facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, including logistics and technical preparation.
Lead/facilitate Solution Train planning events and pre- and post- planning meetings.
Lead/facilitate cross-team collaboration within the program via Scrum of Scrums meetings and other less formal forums in support of development, testing, and deployment efforts.
Track the execution of features and capabilities through Metrics across the programs agile and DevOps teams.
Brief customers on the development progress throughout the PI cycle on program status, including the status of testing, deployment, and release readiness.
Assess skillset needs and collaborate with leadership to staff program openings.
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project/Program Leaders in agile practices.
Promote teamwork to achieve PI goals.
Guide teams towards agile maturity.
Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices.

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Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Basic Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience working with large software development, systems, integration, and test efforts.
Seven (7) or more years of experience leading teams or projects.
Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master.
Demonstrated experience as either a Release Train Engineer or Solution Train Engineer.
Demonstrated experience applying SAFe.
Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working with an Agile software development team, managing project deadlines, ideally in a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Development Lead role.
Experience briefing leadership/customers on key status and project progression.
Experience communicating with and briefing status to external stakeholders, including customer/government representatives.
Experience using agile project management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, IBM ELM).
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have the ability to manage time extremely well and quickly sense when an issue needs to be addressed or triaged.
Strong attention to detail and focus on task completion is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.
Prior experience as a Solution Train Engineer on a technical program.
Significant technology experience in software development, test, or systems engineering such that a candidate could qualify on the program as a participant software, test, or systems engineer.
Previous Release, Project, or Program Management experience.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary development teams.
Experience using SAFe as the agile development methodology, including experience participating in a Program Increment Planning session.
Scaled Agile certification such as SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe RTE, etc.
Experience in the software development lifecycle - as a developer, tester, analyst, product manager, project/program manager, etc.
Experience applying test automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to achieve built-in quality.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 120848BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Job Info

Location

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs