Technical Systems Editor and Writer Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Systems Editor & Writer Level 4 to join our team based out of Bangor, WA. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Systems Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Power Propulsion and Launcher documentation organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team directly supporting engineering and technical documentation development for power propulsion generation and launcher hardware weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

What you’ll get to do:

• Assist with writing and supplying inputs to engineering and technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications supporting launcher and propulsion programs
• Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews and meetings
• Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, wiring charts, schematics and trade journals.
• Lead preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences as well as present technical approaches and findings.
• Support documentation input implementation to a team of technical writers and text processors.
• Support verification and proofing events to produce quality documentation.

The qualified candidate will possess the following skills:

• The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.   
• Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written 
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment 

This requisition may be filled at a Level 4 based on qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience. 
• Familiarity with system drawings and engineering/technical products such as technical procedure manuals, operational specifications, user manuals, program manuals, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings in the development of documentation
• Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering 
• Design and operational knowledge of navy programs 
• Experience with military documentation, standards, and specifications
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.