Technical Editor / Writer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Technical Writer / Technical Editor. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Write, rewrite and/or edit test plans and procedures utilized by the test team for test execution

• Engage in working groups to support team goals, with responsibilities for technical writing tasks and maintaining related processes

• Provide technical reviews of supplier SDRLs and write and deliver CDRLs in accordance with applicable DIDs

• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 Years of experience with a Bachelors degree; 0 Years with a Masters. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and advanced publishing tools (Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Illustrator)

• Familiarity with Life Cycle Databases (CPLM, DOORS, CAMEO)

• Experience interpreting SDRLs, CDRLs, DIDs

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation that complies with DoD standards and complex engineering requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certified and/or FCC Licensed with General Aviation experience (Radios/Communications)
• Experience with USAF Flight Manual and/or Maintenance Manuals
• 3+ years’ experience writing S1000D XML or Mil-STD-38784 SGML
• Familiarization of Industry standards of practice writing DOD Operator technical manuals (MIL-STD-63029) or Technical Orders (MIL-DTL-7700)

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  

• 401k  

• Educational Assistance  

• Life Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   

• Paid Time Off   

• Health & Wellness Resources   

• Employee Discounts  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.