Modeling & Simulation Release Train Engineer

Company: Caribou Thunder
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Modeling & Simulation Release Train Engineer Location: Colorado Springs, COSchedule: Full Time Shift: 1stSalary: $80K-$140KCaribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in -2006. Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance -in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world.Caribou Thunder is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Release Train Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. The Agile RTE will facilitate Agile Release Train processes and execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, ensure value delivery, and drive continuous improvement. The Agile RTE will be a leader on the program and facilitate the efforts of multiple teams to:--- Gather requirements
--- Plan increments and releases
--- Develop best practices
--- Establish program level SAFe Agile engineering and management principles and processes
--- Release product(s) and deliver value -Leads the efforts of developing SAFe engineering and management best practices, metrics, and audit practices.Ensure value is being delivered to the customer and aligns technical, business, and execution strategies.Remove impediments to progress and escalates when necessary.Proactively identifies, mitigates, and manages risks.Builds and supports multiple, self-organizing teams that are cross-functional and include a range of technical disciplines from software engineering to cyber to testing automation.Supports and facilitates PI Planning efforts and execution.Understands and facilitates the Agile mindset and concepts such as continuous integration, test-driven development, and product demonstration.Practices servant leadership and champions the Agile mindset through coaching and mentoring.Collects, analyzes and reports metrics for trends and indicators.In-depth understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).Regularly interacts with the customer, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and various leadership levels.Participates in Earned Value Management tracking and reporting.May require up to 25% travel.
QUALIFICATIONSFamiliar with Missile Defense, Missile Warning and Space Situational Awareness missions.Background in software development or software development management.Knowledge of System Engineering principles and requirements management.Experience with transitioning teams from Waterfall to Agile methods and practices.Certification in one or more of these designations is desired: Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum at Scale Practitioner, Certified Agile Coach, Certified facilitator, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Trainer, and Project Management Professional (PMP).Experience implementing Agile principles and practices within DoD or Federal government environments.Experience interacting with Government Stakeholders.End-to-end Agile Engineering practices including value stream or Scrum or Extreme Programming within software, infrastructure, hardware, and operational environments.Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management tools, preferably JIRA.Understanding of Earned Value Management principles. -
-EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS2 years of experience as a RTE or Scrum Master (or similar relatable experience - i.e. Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Practitioner, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, etc.)Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science or related discipline from an accredited college plus 9 years or more of professional experience OR Master's degree plus 7 years of professional experience with a Master's degree. -Caribou Thunder, LLC---is an -established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering -engineering services worldwide.--- We offer industry leading salaries, flexible work life balance, full range of -benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, -and 401k match).--- Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career -opportunities within a true team-based environment, where every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal supporting -National Security programs. -Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. - -We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. - -United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.R10913, R10914#IND123Powered by JazzHR

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