Aircraft - Technical Editor and Writer Level 2 or 3

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: up to 10% of the time. Secret clearance required for start; must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, you will derive information from released technical source materials or assist in their development alongside engineers and subject-matter experts. You will interpret, analyze, and transform data into clear technical documents such as procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications. You may interview product developers, observe production methods, consult technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals to acquire subject knowledge. You will identify and resolve moderate-scope discrepancies in engineering drawings and blueprints that may impact data, coordinating findings with team members and consulting established precedents and policies, including engineering groups and SMEs. You may assist in reviewing products with the customer and advise on their proper use.

Responsibilities

• Write, re-write, and edit technical documents to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Interpret and analyze technical source materials and engineering data.
• Acquire subject knowledge through interviews, observations, and research.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Coordinate findings with team members and consult engineering groups and SMEs.
• Assist in product reviews with customers and provide usage guidance.

Basic Qualifications

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience.
• Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of formal education, 6 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience.
• Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of formal education, 9 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering data such as parts lists, application lists, notes lists, and print reading.
• Experience with USAF Flight Manual or Maintenance Manual authoring processes.
• Experience in aviation maintenance technical publication development and sustainment using applicable software (e.g., Arbortext Editor).
• Experience writing in XML/S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications.
• Experience with configuration management.
• Experience creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data.

Pay

• Level 2: $69,000 – $103,400
• Level 3: $85,600 – $128,400

Salary ranges are guidelines; actual offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.