Onsite Work Instructions Writer/Editor — Secret (L3/L4)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor (Level3 or Level4) in Chandler, AZ. This 100% onsite role supports MES and WP docs for multiple programs, with an emphasis on standardization and process improvement.

You will edit and format documents, maintain templates, and collaborate with engineering. A Secret clearance is required, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, proofread, and maintain WPs (PDF and MS Word) and MES Work Instructions.
• Maintain standardization across Launch Vehicle Integration Sites and apply technical manual standards.
• Support engineering in issuing, updating, and closing work instructions.
• Use WP database to maintain logs and listings for each program mission.
• Maintain and update templates, style guides, and standard operations.
• Apply Lean and Digital Transformation mindset; use ICARD and A3s for improvements.
• Support management of tools such as JIRA and Tableau for MES work instructions.
• Generate and support delivery of customer documentation including As-Runs and photos.
• Collaborate with engineering to author paperwork for MES environment.
• Maintain MES certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Editing documents

Documentation formatting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

BS/BA preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor (Level3 or Level4) in Chandler, AZ. This 100% onsite role supports MES and WP docs for multiple programs, with an emphasis on standardization and process improvement.

You will edit and format documents, maintain templates, and collaborate with engineering. A Secret clearance is required, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.