Aircraft - Technical Editor and Writer Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

PTO (paid time off)

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Palmdale, CA seeks a Technical Writer/Editor (level 2/3) to develop and edit technical publications. You will derive information from engineering sources, write manuals, and coordinate with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy.

The role requires a Secret clearance or higher, and may involve collaboration across Palmdale and Edwards AFB. Salary ranges vary by level and experience, with opportunities for discretionary bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
• Level 2 requires 2 years of military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing or technical writing experience; Level 3 requires 5 years.
• In lieu of formal education, 6–9 years of relevant experience may apply.
• Experience with engineering data and blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Derive information from released technical sources and write, rewrite or edit technical manuals and procedures.
• Interpret data from drawings and coordinate with engineers/SMEs to resolve discrepancies.
• Review products with customers and advise on proper use.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Arbortext Editor

XML/S1000D

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to serve as a Technical Writer/Editor (level 2/3) to join our diverse team of professionals located in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA.

You will derive information from released technical source and/or may assist in the development of them with engineers and SMEs. Using the source materials, you are expected to interpret, formulate, affect data and will write, re-write and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly. Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. you will identify and resolve moderate scope and complexity discrepancies within engineering drawings and blue prints that may impact data. Coordinate findings with team members and may refer findings to established precedents and policies to include consulting the engineering group and SMEs. Will assist in the review of products with the customer and can advise its proper use.

Position may be offered as a level 2 or level 3 Technical Writer/Editor

Basic Qualifications Level 2

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience; Masters degree and 0 years of relevant experience. In lieu of formal education, 6 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 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.

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience; Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of formal education, 9 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 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 Both Levels

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• 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).
• Experience writing in XML/S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications.
• Experienced with configuration management.
• Experienced in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data.

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in VicePresident or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.