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Date Posted: 2026-03-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-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 information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services team: Job Summary: RTX Corporation is seeking an experienced QMS (Quality Management System) Auditor to join our Enterprise Quality Audit (EQA) team (2nd Party Audit). The QMS Auditor will be responsible for conducting second party QMS audits across RTX business units to ensure compliance with 91XX series, ISO9001, and other relevant standards. This role will involve identifying areas of strength, opportunities and non-compliance, and reviewing and approving corrective action plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance within the aerospace, space, and/or defense industries, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. What You Will Do: Audit Responsibilities: • Plan, lead, and/or conduct second party QMS audits for compliance with the 91XX and ISO series of standards, RTX and business unit policies & procedures, and regulatory and customer requirements across RTX sites. • Perform formal responsibilities of a lead auditor such as audit planning in conjunction with the EQA audit planner, representing the audit team with site leadership, conducting opening and closing meetings, and daily debriefs with site personnel. • Ensure that processes, products, and services comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. • Complete and issue detailed audit reports, including findings, non-conformances, and review and approve effective corrective actions and ensure implementation effectiveness. • May assist RTX Certification bodies during site surveillance and recertification audits, including facilitating audit schedules, logistics, and closure of corrective actions. Data Analysis: • Support analysis of audit performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement. • Utilize data analytics to support comprehensive audit preparation and planning based on historical and current performance data. Collaboration: • Work closely with regional leads of the EQA team and Ops Excellence lead to support the audit schedule, ensuring that sites across RTX are audited per the schedule. • Foster collaborative relationships with functional and business leaders to promote a transformative quality organization aligned with business objectives. • Participate in weekly Corrective Action Review Board meetings to review and approve/reject formal corrective actions. Special Audits and Assessments: • Support special audits (e.g., suspensions, major customer complaints, high-risk sites, etc.), independent assessments, and site certifications as required by RTX business units. Travel Requirements: • This position requires 70% travel, both domestically and internationally, and can be located within convenient access to a major airport. Depending on audit schedules and auditor home location, this may include some weekend travel. Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically requires a University Degree (in business administration, Operations Management, Quality Management), or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 3 years in QMS auditing within the aerospace, space, and defense industries. • Familiarity with 91XX series and ISO9001 standards. • Ability to certify within one year as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Qualifications We Prefer: • Current authenticated Lead Audit certification (evidence is required) • Existing AATT (Aerospace Auditor Transition Training) Certification (evidence is required). • Certification as an Aerospace Auditor (AA) or Aerospace Experienced Auditor (AEA) (evidence is required) • Experience planning and coordinating m
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