• Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Type: Contract
• Job #81357

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Release Train Engineer position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you’ll perform software requirements analysis, system integration activities, lead research and design, develop and test software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related science plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position: Release Train Engineer
Contract: 24 months with possibility of turning permanent
Pay: $95.27/hour
Schedule: Hybrid 9/80

Responsibilities:

As a Release Train Engineer, you’ll perform software requirements analysis, system integration activities, lead research and design, develop and test software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products. We will rely on your experience and knowledge to solve the hardest technical problems facing the company, often requiring the utmost creativity and innovation. It’s your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you’re ready to lead the world.

The ideal candidate is a certified Release Train Engineer and has experience on a Large Solution program which includes both Hardware and Software. But we are willing to train the right candidate. An example of “the right candidate for development” has been a scum master on a HW/SW solution and knows JIRA and Confluence or equivalent tool suite; another example is someone who knows DOD program’s well and has a demonstrated capability to think at a Systems Level and has a growth mindset.
 

• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) using JIRA and Confluence, and customization we build in the Power BI dashboard
• Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs through Pre and Post planning events
• Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
• Coordinate across subcontractors and tasks and priorities. Developing mitigation plans to maintain schedule and program requirements
• Develop overall RTE planning in collaboration with customer and key engineering functions
• Familiarity with Space/Ground Systems, hybrid-cloud enterprise solutions, and large-scale program integration

Required Skills:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country.  Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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