Principal Technical Editor and Writer-Avionics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems Sector is currently seeking a Technical Editor and Writer for a new and exciting effort located in Melbourne FL.

 

Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor degree with 5 years' experience or a master degree with 3 years' experience or a PhD with 3 years' experience. Will consider demonstrated expertise with a minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environment maintenance in lieu of formal degree

• Proficient in utilizing the USAF General System Technical Order

• Knowledge of complex aircraft systems with a focus on navigation, communication, radar, flight control, electro, and environmental systems either in flight line or shipboard operations. This includes a strong command of aircraft operation theory, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and the ability to interpret complex wiring data, engineering drawings, flag notes, supplier/vendor information, and other source data essential for developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for field use.

• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize intricate wiring data, drawings, flag notes, specifications, and system descriptions to correlate effectively with block and detailed schematics.

• Understanding of authoring technical content standards to S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications, IETM, or Data Module writing tools (e.g., Arbor text, EAGLE, XML, or similar programs).

• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with the Eagle/EPS publishing system.

• Mastery-level mastery in the fundamental principles, concepts, practices, and standards of aircraft avionics or electro/environmental systems maintenance

• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, authoring, and refining detailed procedures and technical documentation for aircraft systems and subsystems to drive operational excellence and exceed regulatory compliance standards

• Strong command of electrical and electronic component systems, with the ability to accurately trace wiring diagrams and signal data flows and develop that information to a block and detailed schematic

• At least 7 years of experience as an air vehicle maintainer in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environmental aircraft maintainer, demonstrating hands-on technical experience and leadership

 

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