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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal Technical Editor and Writer - R10215937

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$74K/yr - $111K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Principal Technical Editor and Writer to produce and refine technical documentation for a variety of aircraft systems, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences

Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, 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

Qualification

Aircraft systems maintenanceTechnical content standardsTechnical documentation authoringEagle/EPS publishing systemFault isolation techniquesTechnical writingTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Must have a bachelor's degree and 5 years experience; or a masters degree and 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience. Will consider demonstrated expertise with a minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in tactical or special mission aircraft maintenance in lieu of formal degree

Comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems maintenance and diagnostics—including airframe/structures, line replaceable components, propulsion/secondary power systems, flight controls, hydraulics, landing gear, and system rigging—with an ability to oversee and execute complex maintenance procedures. This includes robust knowledge of aircraft operation theory, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and the ability to interpret complex wiring data, engineering drawings, flag notes, supplier/vendor information, and other source data essential for developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for field use

Understanding of authoring technical content standards to S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications, IETM, or Data Module writing tools (e.g., Arbor text, EAGLE, XML, or similar programs)

Familiarity with USAF General System Technical Orders and Time Compliance Technical Orders

Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred

Proven experience with the Eagle/EPS publishing system

Expert-level mastery of core aircraft principles, concepts, practices, and standards essential to tactical, airlift, and special mission aircraft maintenance

In-depth experience and understanding of weight and balance standards/procedures, aircraft battle damage assessments, hourly phase inspections, and field team/depot level aircraft repairs

Demonstrated proficiency in fault isolation and fault reporting, with the ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic data to support efficient aircraft systems maintenance

Extensive experience in conceptualizing, authoring, and refining detailed procedures and technical documentation for aircraft systems and subsystems to achieve operational excellence and regulatory compliance

At least 7 years of experience as an air vehicle maintainer crew chief or plane captain for advanced fighter or heavy aircraft, demonstrating hands-on technical experience and leadership