Principal Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Remote)

Location: US-FL-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join RTX Corporate: RTX’s Corporate Recruiting Team is seeking a Principal Specialist, Talent Acquisition to attract and hire world-class talent. This role serves as a strategic talent advisor and recruiting subject matter expert, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to help the business scale and meet evolving talent needs. As a key member of the RTX recruiting team, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, applying advanced recruiting expertise, sound judgment, and business insight to deliver high-impact results. You will be expected to drive recruiting strategy, influence stakeholders, and continuously improve hiring processes, particularly in complex or nuanced hiring situations. You will leverage recruiting data, market insights, and performance metrics to inform strategy, guide decision-making, and proactively communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders. In this role, you will leverage deep experience across multiple skill areas, understand that not all searches are one-size-fits-all, and demonstrate flexibility and curiosity when deeper assessment, review, or creative problem-solving is required.

Provide full-cycle talent acquisition support across RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, and/or Technology & General Engineering. Act as a trusted talent advisor and thought partner to hiring leaders by understanding business objectives, workforce needs, and market dynamics. Own and drive the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, from talent mapping and intake consultation through interviewing, offer strategy, and closing. Design and execute robust, creative search strategies, including sourcing talent in niche or highly competitive markets. Utilize industry-leading sourcing, networking, and applicant tracking tools to manage pipelines, track progress, and deliver results. Assess and evaluate talent holistically, applying behavioral and technical interview techniques and sound judgment. Recognize when unique or complex hiring situations require deeper analysis, additional stakeholder alignment, or tailored approaches, and adjust accordingly. Provide strategic guidance, education, and calibration for senior leaders and interview teams to support effective and equitable hiring decisions. Drive process excellence and continuous improvement, bringing forward new ideas, insights, and best practices to enhance recruiting effectiveness and candidate experience. Translate recruiting data into clear, actionable insights that inform hiring strategy, enable trade-off decisions, and drive continuous improvement. Ensure a high-quality candidate and new-hire experience, consistently representing the RTX employer brand.

You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Minimum of 3 years of full cycle recruiting experience in competitive