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