Principal / Sr. Principal Technical Editor Writer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (Level 4) Technical Editor and Writer to support our Armament Systems business site in Mesa, AZ.

Essential Functions:

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 using Extensible Markup Language (XML). 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.

Please note this position may be filled as a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Sr Principal) Technical Editor and Writer depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Basic Qualifications:

This position emphasizes skills first

Qualifications for Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Level 3)

• Bachelors degree & 5 years of related technical editor writer experience, OR a masters degree & 3 years of technical editor experience, OR a high school diploma & 9 years of related technical editor writer experience
• Must have experience developing, writing and illustrating mechanical and electrical procedures for field service technical manuals.
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Knowledge of DoD industry practices (TO 00-5-1, Mil-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, Mil-STD-1808). Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks
• Experience with Standards for Tech Manuals (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.

Qualifications for Sr Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Level 4)

• Bachelors degree & 8 years of related technical editor writer experience, OR a masters degree & 6 years of technical editor experience, OR a high school diploma & 12 years of related technical editor writer experience
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Must have experience developing, writing and illustrating mechanical and electrical procedures for field service technical manuals.
• Knowledge of DoD industry practices (TO 00-5-1, Mil-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, Mil-STD-1808). Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks
• Experience with Standards for Tech Manuals (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Raytheon EAGLE software, both LPD and EPS
• Experience with Interleaf Quicksilver
• Experience in Advanced Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker
• Experience with templat