Principal / Sr Principal Technical Editor & Writer
About The Position
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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Principal or Sr Principal Technical Editor & Writer to join our team tasked to develop and modify technical manuals in support a ground-based radar system. As a Technical Editor/Writer you will be a key member of the team developing and modifying technical orders and manuals which are critical to maintain and operate the system. The successful candidates should have experience with the development of Technical Orders and Technical Manuals for military systems. This new opportunity will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Requirements
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
- Principal Level: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. 4 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
- Sr Principal Level: 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. 4 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to travel up to 10% CONUS AND OCONUS
- Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
- Knowledge of industry practices and standards for the development of technical and operations manuals
- Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents
- Experience with developing products IAW MIL-STD 40051-1 and 40051-2
- Strong writing and editing skills, and experience in manipulating grammar
- Experienced in querying authors for clarity and compliance purposes and must be skilled in Microsoft Word, MS excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in utilizing the Maintenance Manual change process
- Experience writing in XML/S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications/IETM/Data Module writing (Arbortext, EAGLE, XMetal, or similar program)
- Experience in an electronic/avionic field or in a Department of Defense (DoD) maintenance background.
- Familiar with developing products IAW MIL-STD 38784B
- Experienced with configuration management
Nice To Haves
- Experienced in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering and LSA data
- Ability to identify and possibly work around limited available engineering and LSA data
- Experienced with Isometric IPB graphics and layout
- Experienced in creating and revising IPB’s using MIL-DTL-38807 or MIL-PRF-38807
- Experience with AGILE, SCRUM, DevOps
- Previous experience developing manuals on complex ground systems
Responsibilities
- Write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as 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 through effective and concise technical writing.
- Acquire system knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
- Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts required within technical and operations manuals
- Develop, update, and integrate remove and replace procedures within technical orders and maintenance manuals.
- Provide technical writing/editing for technical data, ensuring file configuration control, and compliance against contract requirements.
- Conduct quality review of materials developed by other technical editors on the team.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
