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Northrop Grumman

Associate Technical Editor and Writer \ Technical Editor and Writer - Secret

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United States of America
54K-98K Annually
Junior
United States of America
54K-98K Annually
Junior
The Associate Technical Editor and Writer will create and edit technical documentation, including manuals and specifications, while collaborating with product developers. This role requires strong writing skills, the ability to conduct quality reviews, and mentoring junior writers. The position also involves working under production schedules in a team environment.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our team as an Associate (Level 1) \ (Level 2) Technical Editor and writer. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

You will write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. You will also acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. You will negotiate and integrate different viewpoints, relay, and receive information and collaborate in a team environment. In a Scrum master role, you will work under a production schedule, oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials and will mentor and/or instructs junior writers.

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Basic Qualifications:

**This position may be hired at a Level 1 or Level 2**

  • Level 1: 4 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma; or 0 years with a B.S. or B.A. degree (Technical or Professional Writing, English, or Communications).
  • Level 2: 7 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma; or 3 years with a B.S. or B.A. degree (Technical or Professional Writing, English, or Communications); 1 year with a Masters degree.
  • Experience in technical editing and writing and have strong writing and editing skills, including ability to manipulate usage and grammar.
  • Experienced in aviation or aerospace
  • Experienced in file configuration management.
  • Experienced in querying authors for clarity and compliance purposes and must be skilled in Microsoft Word, MS excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
  • Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements such as chemical warfare training and immunizations that may include anthrax and smallpox.
  • Possess an active DoD Secret security clearance and be able to maintain that clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
  • History of collaboration in small teams with different organizations.
  • Proficient in the interpretation of engineering data such as parts list, application list, notes list and print reading.
  • Experienced with configuration management.
  • Experienced in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data.
  • Ability to identify and possibly work around limited engineering data.
  • Experienced with creating and revising IPB’s using MIL-DTL-38807 or MIL-PRF-38807.

Salary Range: $54,200.00 - $81,200.00Salary Range 2: $65,600.00 - $98,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Top Skills

Configuration Management
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Technical Editing
Technical Writing

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