Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor - Engineering Technician 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

1d•$31 - $61•Onsite

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor - Engineering Technician (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available. As a team member of the Work Instruction Support Entity (WISE) team, you will be supporting engineering, integration, test, and launch operations personnel. As a WISE team member, you will support the configuration management of Work Packages (WPs) and MES work instructions across multiple programs throughout Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicles. Relocation benefits are not offered. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. (For Level 3)
High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience. (For Level 4)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
Experience editing/formatting documents
Experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance, current and within scope
Completion of a college degree, BS or BA preferred.
Experience with MES or other digital work instruction platform
Experience with JIRA, Tableau or similar platform
Extensive experience editing/formatting documents
Extensive experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace background

Responsibilities

Edit, format, proofread, and maintain WPs (PDF and MS Word) and electronic Work Instructions (MES).
Maintain standardization throughout all Launch Vehicle Integration Sites. Including implementation of Technical Manual standards and work instruction formatting.
Support the engineering team in the issuing, updating, and closure of work instructions.
Utilize WP database to maintain incorporation logs and Work Instruction listings for each program mission.
Maintain and update standard templates, style guides, and standard operations.
Work with a Lean and Digital Transformation mindset. Utilize tools such as ICARD and A3s to drive continuous improvement.
Support management of tools such as JIRA and Tableau for the issuing, closing, and tracking of MES work instructions.
Generate and support the delivery of customer needed documentation including As-Runs, Photos, and associated documents.
Work with the engineering team to author existing paperwork instructions to the MES environment.
Maintain certifications within MES system.
Other duties as assigned