Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Engineering Documentation) - R10209300-2
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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 are seeking a technical writer to write, rewrite and / or edit technical documents for customer delivery as well as internal publications. The technical writer will not only support the integration of multiple authors’ viewpoints into single documents for delivery points, but they will also independently write internal documentation to capture the procedures of our equipment by working with subject-matter experts (SMEs) within laboratory environments.
What You’ll Get To Do
- Edit customer deliverables like concepts of operations, design packages, systems execution plans, etc.
- Edit and review proposal content for technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance with client instructions and standards under tight deadlines
- Capture proposal language to support the delivery of technical management volumes, program management plans, rough order of magnitudes, etc.
- Develop documents that define the design, material, function, and performance requirements of a product or its components
- Write and edit internal technical documents, such as standard operating procedures, equipment setups, manuals, operational specifications, test plans, etc. to clearly and effectively communicate technical specifications and instructions
- Collaborate with a diverse set of technical experts / SMEs to understand the documentation needs of our programs
- Negotiate and integrate different viewpoints and relay, receive information, and collaborate in a team environment
- Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing engineers, physicists, technicians, directors, and other product developers / SMEs; observing performance of production methods; and referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals
- Conduct quality review of materials
- Research engineering data / technical manuals and utilize SMEs, team members, and established processes to complete technical authoring under lead’s supervision
- Independently demonstrate skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks
- Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- May develop and deliver presentations
- Uphold general understanding and application of NG’s principles, concepts, practices, and standards; knowledge of industry practices; knowledge of AP style or other similar guidelines
Basic Qualifications For Principal Technical Editor And Writer
Bachelor's Degree and 5 Years of relevant experience; OR 3 Years with Master’s; 1 Year with a PhDDemonstrated experience collaborating across teams and interpreting technical information to develop documentationDemonstrated experience in style guidelines of general writing and technical writingAbility to simplify complex information for a target audienceExcellent command of grammar, punctuation, and syntax with a keen eye for detailThis position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizenClearance : Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirementsPreferred Qualifications For Principal Technical Editor And Writer
Demonstrated experience with collaborating cross functionally and interpreting technical information to develop documentationProficient in the interpretation of engineering data, such as parts lists, application lists, schematics, and blueprint readingsProficient with navigating through and working within SharePoint and WordFamiliar with configuration management of documentsActive TS / SCI Clearance with PolygraphNorthrop 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.
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