Technical Publications Compliance Specialist (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an Export Compliance Specialist to join our Global Trade team in East Hartford, CT. You will perform EAR/ITAR classifications, support audits, and ensure workflows meet complex regulatory requirements across programs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, monitor evolving export regulations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes. U.S.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or advanced technical qualification required.
• 5+ years of experience in global trade support, or 3+ years with advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to sensitive program information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure EAR/ITAR compliance is understood and integrated into workflows.
• Perform EAR and ITAR export classification reviews.
• Conduct daily Global Trade releasability reviews for JTD programs.
• Identify gaps from audits and support resolution tasks.
• Support publication schedules and data cut-off processes.

Skills

Global Trade experience

EAR/ITAR knowledge

Auditing

Education

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, Legal/Compliance Studies, or a highly technical discipline required

Tools

JCL2 Certification

Technical publications experience

Job description

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Global Trade, Engineering, Quality, Program Management) to ensure compliance requirements—especially EAR/ITAR technical data handling rules—are fully understood and integrated into technical publication workflows.
• Perform EAR and ITAR export classification (X-Class) reviews, including logging and validating structured and unstructured data and related commodities
• Conduct daily Global Trade releasability reviews for F135 Depot Joint Technical Data (JTD)
• Identify, document, and support resolution of gaps discovered during internal and external audits.
• Support publication schedules, data cut‑off processes, and coordination across program teams
• Develop, maintain, and standardize performance and compliance metrics.
• Monitor evolving U.S. export regulations (EAR/ITAR) and internal policies to ensure documentation practices remain compliant.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with compliance, accuracy, and cycle-time reduction.
• Review content for inclusion of export-controlled technical data; provide guidance on redaction or restructuring when needed
• Assist in analysis and interpretation of “technical data or not” determinations as required

What You Will Learn:

• Greater understanding of export compliance principles applied to aerospace technical data.
• Hands‑on expertise in technical publication processes, structured authoring, and JTD workflows.
• Professional development opportunities including company‑paid training and certification programs.
• Collaboration with multiple cross‑functional teams, expanding technical and compliance knowledge.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, Legal/Compliance Studies, or a highly technical discipline required
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting global trade functions, OR Advanced degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience supporting global trade functions.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• JCL2 Certification
• Experience with technical publications, structured authoring environments, or aerospace maintenance data.
• Familiarity with EAR/ITAR requirements as they relate to technical data handling, document release processes, and classification support.
• Experience supporting compliance audits and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. _

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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