Release Train Engineer

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Job Title:

Release Train Engineer

Reporting To:

Director, Program

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support our Engineering Center of Excellence (ECoE), an organization responsible for delivering and continuously improving engineering capabilities across Moog's Military Aircraft Group.

In this role, you'll serve as the servant leader and coordinator for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART), helping multiple teams align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions that support engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), and business transformation initiatives.

This position is ideal for a technical program leader who enjoys working across organizational boundaries, enabling teams to succeed, and driving execution in a complex environment.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience.
• Experience leading technical programs, projects, Agile teams, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar Agile environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple workstreams, teams, or functional organizations.
• Experience using Agile planning and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.

It’s preferred if you bring:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master, Product Owner/Product Manager, SPC, or related Agile certification.
• Experience supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), digital engineering, engineering operations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical environments.
• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events and coordinating geographically dispersed teams.

As Release Train Engineer, you will:

• Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning activities and coordinate execution across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate Agile Release Train ceremonies including ART Syncs, Inspect & Adapt workshops, System Demos, and planning events.
• Coordinate work across engineering, business, and IT teams to ensure delivery commitments remain aligned and achievable.
• Identify and remove impediments, proactively manage dependencies, and help teams navigate risks and changing priorities.
• Partner with Product Managers, Team Coaches, Architects, and business stakeholders to support successful execution of quarterly objectives.
• Track progress against Program Increment goals and communicate delivery status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support release planning and deployment activities, ensuring work from multiple teams is synchronized for successful delivery.
• Utilize Azure DevOps and Agile planning tools to improve transparency, planning effectiveness, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow, predictability, quality, and value delivery.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Lean-Agile principles and SAFe best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00–$135,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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