Technical Editor and Writer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL0–2 yrs28m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- SAP
- Work
- On-site in Melbourne
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- SAP2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to serve as a Technical Writer/Editor to join their diverse team in Melbourne, FL.
Key Responsibilities
- Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications.
- Communicates technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
- Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
- Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
- Conducts quality review of materials.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 0 years of relevant experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain an active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
Qualifications
- Proficient in the interpretation of engineering data such as parts lists, application lists, notes lists, and print reading.
- Experience utilizing the USAF Flight Manual or Maintenance Manual authoring processes.
- Experience in aviation maintenance technical publication development and sustainment using applicable software (e.g., Arbortext Editor or EPS/EAGLE Publishing Systems).
- Experience writing in XML/S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications.
- Experienced with configuration management in an ORACLE environment.
- Experienced in creating multi-configuration, multi-effectivity indentured parts lists from engineering data.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance is preferred.
- Military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing, or technical writing experience is preferred.