Associate Tech Editor and Writer / Tech Editor and Writer (AHT)

Associate Tech Editor and Writer / Tech Editor and Writer (AHT) Requisition ID : R10169944

• Category : Communications
• Location : Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type : Secret
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available : 2

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Technical Editor and Writer to join our diverse team, working on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will support the Integration, Logistics, and Support (ILS) Team to develop and maintain FAAD Technical Manuals and Program Process Documentation.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in documenting system software changes as it correlates to military technical manuals.
• Assist in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.
• Closely interface with software developers and testers to document software changes.
• Assist in development and maintenance of program process documentation in compliance with NG standards and procedures.
• Assist in technical manual validation and verification to include direct customer interface events.

Basic Qualifications :

• Associate Technical Editor and Writer Bachelor’s Degree in English or related discipline, or 4 years experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Technical Editor and Writer Bachelor’s Degree in English or related discipline (and 3 years of relevant experience; or 1 Year with Masters) or 7 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Experience in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.
• Experience with MS Office Products i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Hold or able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Following are good to have, but are not required :

• Possess an understanding of and ability to apply military technical order principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Experience with XML, Arbor text and / or SGML preferred.
• Process orientation and strong skills in using and following documented processes / checklists.
• Experience with creation and publication of technical documentation / collection and interpretation of technical data.

Salary Range : $54,200 - $81,200

Salary Range 2 : $65,600 - $98,400

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO.

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