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Description
Join Leidos’ Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting-edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions.
What to expect:
- Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
- Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
- A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one
- Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat
What you’ll need:
- An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration)
- Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
- Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
- Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
- Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
- Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
- Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
- Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
- Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
- Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
- Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
- Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
- Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
- Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
- Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
- Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
- Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
- ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
- AWS cloud certifications.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.
#cmpss
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Join Leidos’ Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting-edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions.
What to expect:
- Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
- Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
- A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one
- Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat
What you’ll need:
- An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration)
- Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
- Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
- Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
- Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
- Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
- Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
- Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
- Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
- Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
- Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
- Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
- Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
- Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
- Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
- Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
- Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
- ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
- AWS cloud certifications.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.
#cmpss
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in train engineer jobs.
- Federal Railroad Administration locomotive engineer certification required
- Minimum two to four years of railroad operating experience
- Valid conductor certification or prior conductor experience preferred
- Knowledge of railroad operating rules and signal systems
- Ability to pass FRA-mandated physical and drug screening
- Experience operating diesel-electric locomotives on freight or passenger routes
Tips for Your Train Engineer Job Search
Highlight your federal certifications first
Your Federal Railroad Administration locomotive engineer certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Recruiters screen for it before reading anything else, and missing it costs you the interview.
Quantify your safety record precisely
Hiring managers at Class I and regional railroads care about your personal injury rate and any reportable incidents. List your consecutive incident-free hours or years on the job where verifiable, because generic claims about a clean record carry no weight.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists train engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to route types
Freight and passenger rail employers read resumes differently. If you're targeting a commuter rail authority, lead with on-time performance and passenger safety experience. If it's a short-line freight carrier, emphasize switching operations and car handling hours.
Prepare for simulator and road tests
Most Class I railroads include a practical evaluation, not just interviews. Practice articulating your decision-making process during emergency brake scenarios out loud, because interviewers assess your verbal reasoning as much as your technical response.
Follow up after your physical and drug screen
The hiring pipeline for train engineers routinely stalls between the conditional offer and the pre-employment medical exam. A short, professional follow-up email after each stage keeps you visible and signals you're serious about the role.
Train Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most train engineers?
Leidos, Parsons, and Booz Allen Hamilton are hiring the most train engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be strongest along major freight corridors and in metro areas served by commuter rail authorities.
How many train engineer jobs are remote?
About 67% of train engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, location-specific nature of most operating roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include rail traffic control, dispatch operations, and training and simulation instruction.
How do you become a train engineer?
Start by getting hired as a conductor, which is the standard entry point at most railroads. After accumulating sufficient operating experience, you apply internally for engineer training, complete a railroad-sponsored locomotive engineer training program, pass all Federal Railroad Administration written and practical exams, and earn your FRA locomotive engineer certification before operating independently.
How do you get hired as a train engineer with little experience?
Most railroads hire entry-level applicants directly into conductor roles rather than engineer positions, so applying as a conductor trainee is the realistic starting point. Highlighting any relevant experience, such as heavy equipment operation, CDL driving, military logistics, or transit work, strengthens your application and signals the mechanical aptitude and safety discipline railroads prioritize.
What does the train engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a structured panel interview covering operating rules, safety scenarios, and your response to emergency situations. That is followed by a background check, pre-employment physical, vision and hearing evaluation, and drug screening. Some railroads add a rules examination or a locomotive simulator assessment before extending a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to train engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to train engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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