Northrop Grumman is hiring: Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Engineering D

Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Engineering Documentation) Northrop Grumman is 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. Responsibilities include: 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. 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 Conduct quality review of materials Research engineering data/technical manuals and utilize SMEs, team members, and established processes to complete technical authoring Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 5 Years of relevant experience; OR 3 Years with Master’s; 1 Year with a PhD Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams and interpreting technical information to develop documentation Demonstrated experience in style guidelines of general writing and technical writing Ability to simplify complex information for a target audience Excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and syntax with a keen eye for detail This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with collaborating cross functionally and interpreting technical information to develop documentation Proficient in the interpretation of engineering data, such as parts lists, application lists, schematics, and blueprint readings Proficient with navigating through and working within SharePoint and Word Familiar with configuration management of documents Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr