Principal Specialist, Campus Programs (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join RTX:

Principal Specialist, Campus Programs is responsible for executing RTX’s campus engagement strategy — building strong partnerships with universities, faculty, and student organizations to attract and retain top talent across RTX business units. This role will lead targeted recruitment and engagement initiatives for internship, co-op, and full-time hiring, ensuring consistent execution, alignment with business needs, and delivery of a strong student talent pipeline.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends strategy and execution — ideal for a dynamic professional passionate about talent development, relationship management, and data-informed recruiting excellence.

What You Will Do

University Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for assigned universities, developing and executing partnership strategies that align with RTX’s hiring priorities and brand objectives.
• Build and sustain relationships with career services, faculty, student organizations, and corporate relations offices to enhance RTX’s campus presence.
• Partner with executive sponsors, business leaders, and HR to align university outreach with business objectives.
• Represent RTX at on-campus and virtual recruiting events, conferences, and career fairs to engage with students and strengthen company employment brand.

Talent Recruiting Execution

• Lead execution of the internship, co-op, and new graduate recruiting strategy for designated schools and disciplines.
• Coordinate all campus event logistics, including pre-event planning, after-event interviews, and candidate follow-up.
• Partner with Campus Programs recruiting team to ensure smooth hand-offs from sourcing through candidate selection, interviews, and offer delivery.
• Maintain candidate pipelines to ensure top identified talent advances through each stage of the recruiting process.
• Support talent conversion strategies from internships and co-ops to full-time roles.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Leads to understand talent needs and align recruiting strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with Employer Branding and Communications teams to ensure RTX messaging and visual identity are consistent across campus channels.
• Advise internal stakeholders on campus best practices, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between university partners, internal TA teams, and business leadership.

Candidate Experience & Student Talent Outreach

• Drive a high-quality, collaborative candidate experience across all touchpoints — from first contact to offer.
• Develop outreach initiatives that engage student talent in STEM and business disciplines, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other RTX partner organizations.
• Support RTX’s recruiting practices and targeted engagement strategies.

Data, Reporting & Process Excellence

• Track recruiting metrics such as event outcomes, candidate conversion rates, and offer acceptance data to assess ROI and inform strategy.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance in RTX recruiting systems.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify process improvements and share insights across the enterprise campus recruiting network.
• Provide data-driven reports and recommendations to support ongoing optimization of RTX’s Campus Programs organization.

Travel

• Seasonal heavy travel required (primarily during fall and spring recruiting seasons).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Prior experience in talent acquisition, university relations, or human resources.
• Direct experience coordinating on-campus events, employer branding initiatives, and/or large-scale recruiting campaigns.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in large, complex, multi-site organizations — aerospace, defense, technology, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to communicate metrics effectively to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success building strong internal partnerships across business units and HR functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple universities, programs, and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and follow-through.
• Data-driven and metrics-focused mindset.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Passionate about career development and advancing RTX’s mission through innovative campus partnerships.

Location

• This role can be worked remotely within the domestic U.S (excluding U.S territories).

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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