Principal Specialist, Campus Programs; Remote

Position: Principal Specialist, Campus Programs (Remote)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** RMA
99: 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…