Technical Writer/Editor & Engineering Tech (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Huntsville, AL seeks a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor (Level 3 or 4) to join the WISE team onsite. You will edit and maintain work packages and MES documents, support engineering with issue resolution, and drive standardization across programs with a Lean mindset.

Responsibilities include managing templates, tools like JIRA/Tableau, and producing customer-ready documentation while maintaining certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience editing/formatting documents.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, proofread, and maintain WPs (PDF/MS Word) and MES work instructions.
• Maintain standardization across Launch Vehicle sites and templates.
• Support issuing, updating, and closure of work instructions with engineering.
• Use WP database to maintain incorporation logs and listings per program mission.
• Update templates, style guides, and standard operations.
• Apply Lean/Digital Transformation mindset; utilize ICARD and A3s for improvement.
• Support management of tools like JIRA and Tableau for MES work instructions.
• Generate and deliver customer documentation including As-Runs and photos.
• Work with engineering to author paperwork instructions to the MES environment.
• Maintain certifications within MES system and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Formatting

Technical writing

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 4 years related experience

Able to obtain Secret clearance

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

MES

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Huntsville, AL seeks a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor (Level 3 or 4) to join the WISE team onsite. You will edit and maintain work packages and MES documents, support engineering with issue resolution, and drive standardization across programs with a Lean mindset.

Responsibilities include managing templates, tools like JIRA/Tableau, and producing customer-ready documentation while maintaining certifications.