Technical Writer/Editor — DoD Secret Clearance, On‑Site

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor Level 2 or 3 to oversee technical documents such as manuals, plans, procedures, and reports. You will work with SMEs to ensure accuracy and government-standard compliance for Northridge programs on site.

The role requires editing/writing experience, MS Word expertise, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Candidates should understand complex technical content and maintain high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience or Master’s with 0+ years; high school + 6+ years considered.
• Experience editing/writing technical documentation and procedures for multiple audiences.
• General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Proficient MS Word; ability to edit visuals, diagrams, tables for content.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Edit/format/maintain program and technical documentation (plans, specs, manuals, reports).
• Write and review standard operating procedures and internal docs.
• Collaborate with authors, stakeholders, and SMEs to clarify content.
• Ensure formatting, content accuracy, and compliance with government standards.
• Participate in process improvements and best-practice adoption.

Skills

Editing/Writing

MS Word

Verbal/Written communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

TeamCenter/PLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor Level 2 or 3 to oversee technical documents such as manuals, plans, procedures, and reports. You will work with SMEs to ensure accuracy and government-standard compliance for Northridge programs on site.

The role requires editing/writing experience, MS Word expertise, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Candidates should understand complex technical content and maintain high-quality documentation.