Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor - Engineering Technician 3 or 4

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ seeks a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor (Level 3 or 4) to join our team onsite. You will edit and format Work Packages and MES work instructions, standardize across Launch Vehicle sites, and support engineering with documentation lifecycle. The role emphasizes strong writing/editing skills, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility for a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, proofread, and maintain WPs (PDF and MS Word) and electronic Work Instructions (MES).
• Maintain standardization throughout all Launch Vehicle Integration Sites and implement technical manual standards.
• Support engineering in issuing, updating, and closure of work instructions.
• Utilize WP database to maintain incorporation logs and Work Instruction listings for each program mission.
• Maintain and update standard templates, style guides, and standard operations.
• Work with Lean and Digital Transformation mindset.
• Utilize ICARD and A3s to drive continuous improvement.
• Support management of tools such as JIRA and Tableau for MES work instructions.
• Generate and support delivery of customer documentation including As-Runs, photos, and related docs.
• Work with engineering to author paperwork instructions to the MES environment.
• Maintain certifications within MES system.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Editing documents

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking

Clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MES

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Work Instruction Technical Writer/Editor - Engineering Technician (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available. As a team member of the Work Instruction Support Entity (WISE) team, you will be supporting engineering, integration, test, and launch operations personnel. As a WISE team member, you will support the configuration management of Work Packages (WPs) and MES work instructions across multiple programs throughout Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicles. Relocation benefits are not offered.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities:

• Edit, format, proofread, and maintain WPs (PDF and MS Word) and electronic Work Instructions (MES).
• Maintain standardization throughout all Launch Vehicle Integration Sites. Including implementation of Technical Manual standards and work instruction formatting.
• Support the engineering team in the issuing, updating, and closure of work instructions.
• Utilize WP database to maintain incorporation logs and Work Instruction listings for each program mission.
• Maintain and update standard templates, style guides, and standard operations.
• Work with a Lean and Digital Transformation mindset.
• Utilize tools such as ICARD and A3s to drive continuous improvement.
• Support management of tools such as JIRA and Tableau for the issuing, closing, and tracking of MES work instructions.
• Generate and support the delivery of customer needed documentation including As-Runs, Photos, and associated documents.
• Work with the engineering team to author existing paperwork instructions to the MES environment.
• Maintain certifications within MES system.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security 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 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security 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 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance, current and within scope.
• Completion of a college degree, BS or BA preferred.
• Experience with MES or other digital work instruction platform.
• Experience with JIRA, Tableau or similar platform.
• Extensive experience editing/formatting documents.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace background.

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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $27.64 - $46.11 Secondary Level Salary Range: $32.84 - $54.76 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 Vice President 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.