Associate Technical Editor and Writer

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Technical Editor and Writer to join their team of qualified and diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA. This position is fully onsite; remote work is not available. The selected candidate will be part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Writes and/or edits documents such as programming/service/user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, and referring to source data in the form of technical specifications and blueprints.
• Prepares and submits technical illustration requests by selecting from available engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conducts quality review of illustrations generated.
• Communicates assignment progress to colleagues and leadership on a regular basis.
• Requests assistance from teammates when necessary to complete work within cost/quality/schedule requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• General knowledge of application of Technical Data principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Some knowledge of industry practices.
• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Works under only very general supervision.
• Contributes to the completion of projects and goals of the organization.
• Frequent internal company contacts.
• May develop and deliver presentations to small groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (Preferred).
• 3 years related work experience (Preferred).

Note: Travel is required, estimated at 10% of the time.

Note: No relocation assistance is available.

Note: Clearance required for start: No.