Principal Technical Editor and Writer

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$85,600 - $128,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to serve as a Principal Technical Writer/Editor to join our diverse team of professionals located in Palmdale, CA. The successful candidate will write, re-write and/or edit technical documents such as Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB), 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. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree (Technical or Professional Writing, English, or Communications) and 5 years of relevant military / technical writing experience; OR Masters degree and 3 years of relevant military / technical writing experience. In lieu of formal education, 9 years relevant job experience may be considered.
Experienced in aviation maintenance technical publication development and sustainment using applicable software (e.g. Arbortext Editor).
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a military aircraft maintainer.
Active US Government Top Secret security clearance.
History of collaboration in small teams with different organizations
Knowledge with AGILE, SCRUM, DevOps, etc.
Experience in the interpretation of engineering data such as parts list, application list, notes list and print reading.
Knowledge in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering and other related data.
Experience with Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) graphic software (e.g. AUTOCAD, Catia)
Experience with Isometric IPB graphics and layout.
Knowledge in creating and revising IPB’s using MIL-DTL-38807 or MIL-PRF-38807.

Responsibilities

Write, re-write and/or edit technical documents such as Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB), technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications.
Communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.