Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to serve as a Technical Writer/Editor to join our diverse team of professionals located in Melbourne, FL.
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as 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. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.
Basic Qualifications Level 2:
- Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant experience; OR Masters degree and 0 years of relevant experience.
- Must ability to obtain an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience.
- Proficient in the interpretation of engineering data such as parts list, application list, notes list and print reading.
- Experience in utilizing the USAF Flight Manual or Maintenance Manual authoring processes.
- Experienced in aviation maintenance technical publication development and sustainment using applicable software (e.g. Arbortext Editor or EPS/EAGLE Publishing Systems).
- Experience writing in XML/S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications.
- Experienced with configuration management in an ORACLE environment.
- Experienced in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 0 years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience
- Proficiency interpreting engineering data, parts lists, notes lists, and technical drawings
- Experience with USAF flight manual or maintenance manual authoring processes
- Experience developing and sustaining aviation maintenance technical publications using Arbortext Editor or EPS/EAGLE Publishing Systems
- Experience writing in XML/S1000D
- Experience with configuration management in an Oracle environment
- Experience creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







