Aviation Technical Writer/Editor (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 89,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage
Discretionary bonus
Paid holidays
PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to craft and refine technical documents, manuals, and publications for diverse audiences. You will gather knowledge from developers, study specifications, and ensure clear communications. The role requires ability to obtain a US Secret clearance and may involve DoD-related content.

Relocation assistance may be available. Primary salary range is $59,600 to $89,400 with potential bonuses and benefits; US

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
  • Preferred: DoD Secret clearance.
  • Experience in aviation maintenance or technical writing.
  • Proficiency in interpreting engineering data and prints.
  • Experience with XML/S1000D and Oracle environments.
  • Experience creating multi-configuration parts lists from engineering data.

Responsibilities

  • Write, rewrite and edit technical documents such as manuals and publications to communicate technical specs clearly.
  • Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing developers and referencing specs, blueprints and journals.
  • Oversee preparation of illustrations and layouts (diagrams, charts).
  • Conduct quality review of materials.

Skills

Technical writing
XML/S1000D
Illustrative materials
Engineering data interpretation
Flight/manual document knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Master's degree in related field

Tools

Arbortext Editor
EPS/EAGLE Publishing Systems
Oracle

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to craft and refine technical documents, manuals, and publications for diverse audiences. You will gather knowledge from developers, study specifications, and ensure clear communications. The role requires ability to obtain a US Secret clearance and may involve DoD-related content.

Relocation assistance may be available. Primary salary range is $59,600 to $89,400 with potential bonuses and benefits; US

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