Principal Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-KS-WICHITA-194 ~ 2051 Airport Rd ~ BLDG 194 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are looking for Principal Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance   to join our team at our Wichita - KS site. This role supports the repair station’s Quality organization as an individual contributor while partnering with the Service Center Team and the Avionics Quality organization. This role assists with ensuring continued Quality Management System compliance and compliance with regulatory requirements. This individual will work to achieve objectives that have a significant impact on the organization's compliance goals. This position will use experience and knowledge to influence processes, standards, and plans to improve compliance with internal and external standards. What You Will Do  Serves as a focal with Wichita Service Center site leadership for all Quality functional support. Influences others throughout the organization through explanation of policies, government regulations, and agency guidelines to ensure compliance with external standards Provides input and guidance on processes and plans to maintain certification and improve compliance with internal and external standards (including AS9100, FAA, EASA, UK CAA, FAR/DFAR and applicable Military Aviation Regulations) and contracts. Provides support of internal, external, and customer audits Ensures appropriate containment and root cause corrective actions occur for audit findings, product investigations, customer corrective actions, and/or process improvements Supports maintenance of all applicable regulatory documentation Contributes to Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and compliance. Reviews projects, processes, and metrics that impact quality to ensure achievement of quality targets and makes recommendations for improvement. 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. Previous experience in manufacturing or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment Experience in Aerospace/aviation industry. Qualifications We Prefer Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) experience Part 145 repair station experience Quality Management System (QMS) experience Understanding of AS9100, or AS9110 regulations Project Management experience Previous mentorship experience Able to work well in cross-functional team environment What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   Tuition reimbursement program  Student Loan Repayment Program   Life insurance and disability coverage   Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   Adoption Assistance            Autism Benefit   Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    And more!   Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless p