Technical Editor and Writer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Technical Writer job duties involve the following: plans sequences of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers. Plans detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. Determines the need for tooling and makes recommendations for the design and planning of required tools.

Technical Writer for Space Systems are expected to write, rewrite 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.

Job Scope/Knowledge & Technical Skills/Direct Work Involvement

• Write work instructions for MLI (Multi-layered Insulation) operations and workflow to improve efficiency in production
• Support MLI production technicians by interpreting drawings and specifications
• Author, update and control technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards and compliance requirements
• Evaluate, or improve, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
• Specify, identify and procure new MLI manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience, 3 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in Manufacturing or the Aerospace Industry.
• 2-5 years experience with process flows, manufacturing principles and production operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a government DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation)
• Strong expertise using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools
• Experience in computer systems such as MES, Deltek Costpoint, TipQA, PTC Windchill, Tableau, Minitab.

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $87,000.00

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.