Technical Editor and Writer

Northrop Grumman • St. Augustine, FL

3d • $59,600 - $89,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Technical Editor and Writer – Product Support to create and review technical documentation for military aircraft. The position is based in Saint Augustine or Melbourne, Florida, and is fully onsite with no remote work available. It requires a Secret security clearance and travel approximately 10% of the time.

The role involves authoring and editing technical documents to the S1000D specification using XML tools. Documentation includes theory of operation, wiring and functional flow, maintenance procedures such as removal and installation, servicing, fault isolation and operational testing, and Illustrated Parts Data catalogs. The editor and writer gathers system knowledge from subject matter experts and technical source materials, prepares illustration requests using engineering-vetted data, reviews documents for quality, and presents design concepts and information to customers, management, and program stakeholders.

The successful candidate is organized, attentive to detail, communicates effectively with varied audiences, and works collaboratively with coworkers, other groups, and external suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of previous experience, or a Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of core aircraft principles, concepts, practices, and standards essential to military aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret intricate wiring data, technical drawings, specifications, and system description documents, and ensure precise correlation with block and detailed schematics.
• Ability to learn authoring standards such as the S1000D specification.
• Ability to learn XML software authoring tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Saint Augustine or Melbourne, Florida.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Current Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).
• Familiarity with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.
• Experience with an IETM such as the USN NSIV.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents in accordance with the S1000D specification using XML authoring tools.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders.
• Create descriptive technical materials covering theory of operation, wiring and functional flow, maintenance procedures, and Illustrated Parts Data catalogs.
• Communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquire system and subsystem knowledge by interviewing engineering and other subject matter experts, observing procedural validations, and reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare illustration requests using engineering-vetted source data.
• Conduct quality reviews of materials.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities.
• Retirement and Savings Plan.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level