Technical Writer - Level 2 or 3 - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

1d • $65,800 - $122,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Level 2 or Level 3 Technical Writer in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) program. The role uses data-gathering technology and software to transform information into charts, reports, and other materials that support decision-making, information sharing, and production improvements. The writer works with production teams, technical teams, and senior leadership, and may represent the organization on specific projects and present to small groups. Work involves solving problems of moderate scope and complexity under general supervision, with work reviewed for sound judgment, adequacy, and accuracy.

The position includes creating, editing, and revising technical documentation; checking documents for compliance with style, design, layout, specifications, grammar, spelling, and program or DoD standards; attending technical meetings to record minutes or other documentation; and supporting Program Operations tasks as assigned. The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, MIL-STD-40051 experience, and experience with XML, Arbor text, and/or SGML. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• For Level 2: Bachelor's degree and applicable experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 2 years of applicable experience or 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. The stated minimum years for the bachelor's degree pathway are not specified in the posting.
• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and applicable experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 5 years of applicable experience or 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. The stated minimum years for the bachelor's degree pathway are not specified in the posting.
• Active DoD security clearance.
• Experience with MIL-STD-40051.
• Experience with XML, Arbor text, and/or SGML.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience understanding complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.
• Experience facilitating or supporting review boards.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Experience creating, editing, and revising moderately complex technical documents, such as operating manuals, user guides, checklists, training materials, installation guides, and functional specifications.
• Experience proofreading and ensuring compliance with program-specific or DoD documentation standards and formatting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to establish a Release Library and experience verifying that changes identified during board reviews are incorporated into documents and the Release Library.
• Understanding of and ability to apply military technical order principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Existing knowledge of military aircraft technical order editing and writing processes.
• Familiarity with technical manuals and standards specific to Integrated Product Support (IPS) or other logistics documentation, such as Maintenance Work Instructions and Technical Orders.
• Experience with S1000D or other structured document specifications.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized documentation while adhering to approved style guides and quality-control processes.

Responsibilities

• Use data-gathering technology and software to transform data into charts, reports, and information that support decision-making, information sharing, and production improvements.
• Collaborate frequently with internal company personnel.
• Represent the organization on specific projects and track metrics.
• Make presentations to small groups as needed.
• Develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Edit documents for compliance with style, design, layout, specification, grammar, and spelling requirements.
• Attend technical meetings as requested and capture discussions in minutes or other documentation.
• Support Program Operations tasking as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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