Principal Technical Editor and Writer

$69,000 - $104,000/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Sierra Vista, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Sierra Vista, AZ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Technical Editor and Writer at Northrop Grumman is responsible for creating, rewriting, and editing a variety of technical documents, including manuals and specifications, to ensure clear communication with military customers. This role requires a strong understanding of technical writing standards and practices, particularly in the aviation and aerospace industries, and involves collaboration with product developers and engineers to gather necessary information.

Responsibilities

• Writes, rewrites, and edits technical documents such as procedure manuals, user manuals, and operational specifications using XML and adhering to S1000D and MIL-STD-40051 standards.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and observing production methods.
• Oversees the preparation of illustrative materials, selecting appropriate drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conducts quality reviews of technical materials.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in writing/editing technical documents with a Bachelor's Degree, or 10 years of experience with a High School Diploma.
• Experience in the Aviation or Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of DoD industry practices such as TO 00-5-1, Mil-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, and Mil-STD-1808.
• Ability to independently perform complex professional tasks.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience writing in XML/S1000D specifications for technical publications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with TeamCenter and Sharepoint web portals.
• Familiarity with the USAF Global Hawk Flight Manual change process.
• History of collaboration in small teams across different organizations.
• Experience with AGILE, SCRUM, and DevOps methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $69,000.00 - $104,000.00 based on experience and qualifications.