Principal Program Operations Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

This will be an onsite role and will be based out of Winston-Salem, NC ideally. Occasional travel required as business needs determine.

What You Will Do

• Be the operations focal point for Mod and Upgrade (MAU) Program Management Teams (PMT) within Interiors S&SP operations. This includes, but is not limited to, involvement in producing quoted kit cost, make versus buy decisions, system part set up, program test kit supply acquisition, and operations support

• Make decisions, set up and costing will require collaboration across the global operations sites

• Improvement targets will require cross site, as well as cross functional, collaboration between functions, including but not limited to program management, supply chain, operations, pricing, and finance

• Process improvements and increased efficiencies related to the MAU program components and processes

• Support engineering in manufacturability, cost and lead time as it relates to customer request for quote with focus on accuracy and turnaround time to support sales and business development

• Rapid response for operational or test failure and recovery support fully utilizing our global manufacturing footprint to better support customer needs

• Change Notice implementation with a specific focus on multi-site needs for change notice communication driven by program changes

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• E1(MRP) experience is preferred

• Continuous/Process Improvement experience is preferred

• Operations Support experience within a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment is preferred

• Seating and Cabin Attendant Product knowledge

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! 

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