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 SAP clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated Technical Writer/Editor (level 2 or 3) to join a diverse team in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA. You will interpret and transform technical source material into clear documentation, working with engineers and subject-matter experts to produce manuals, specifications, and related publications.

Responsibilities

• Derive and interpret technical data from released sources or assist in developing them with engineers and SMEs.
• Write, re-write, and edit technical documents such as procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications.
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing developers, observing production methods, and consulting specifications, blueprints, illustrations, and trade journals.
• Identify and resolve moderate-scope discrepancies in engineering drawings and blueprints that may impact data; coordinate findings with team members and consult precedents and policies as needed.
• Assist in reviewing products with customers and advise on proper use.

Qualifications

Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience; OR
• Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; OR
• 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 SAP clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of military, aircraft maintenance, product manufacturing, or technical writing experience; OR
• Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• 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 SAP clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency 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; offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.