Principal Engineer Technical Services

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Writer/Editor based out of McClellan, CA in the Sacramento area.
What You'll Get to Do:
As a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Writer/Editor at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
You will be responsible for writing, rewriting, and editing technical documents, including technical component specifications, process manuals, user manuals, program documents, and related publications. Your primary focus will be on clear and effective communication of technical specifications and instructions.
You will also assist the engineering team by writing and reviewing specifications concerning the selection and qualification of electronic, electric, electromechanical, and material components and assemblies. This collaborative effort ensures that all documentation aligns with product specifications and reflects reliability, effectiveness, and sustainability.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Create, revise, and edit various technical documents to clearly convey complex information by analyzing engineering, military, regulatory, and manufacturer data from various sources
Assist in writing and reviewing technical specifications related to component selection and qualification
Collaborate with engineering teams to gather and clarify relevant technical information and requirements
Ensure all documentation meets industry standards for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
Support the engineering team by providing feedback on the documentation process to enhance quality and effectiveness
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to gather essential data for accurate and comprehensive technical documentation.
Ensure the timely, precise, and efficient delivery of all specifications and technical documents
This position may be filled as a Principal Technical Writer/Editor or Senior Principal Technical Writer/Editor.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Technical Writer/Editor:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical writing experience; or 3 years with Masters; or 1 Year with PhD
Experience with processing technical writing activities and development of standards for style, formatting, and/or quality
Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel
Familiar with defense industry processes, procedures, manuals, work instructions and/or other process documents.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Technical Writer/Editor:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of technical writing experience; or 6 years with Masters; or 4 Year with PhD
Experience with processing technical writing activities and development of standards for style, formatting, and/or quality
Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel
Familiar with defense industry processes, procedures, manuals, work instructions and/or other process documents.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with SD-19, SD-22, and MIL-STD-11991A
Ability to adhere to internal processes, and standards for quality and style
Degree in English, Writing, or related field
Strong writing and editing skills, and experience in manipulating grammar
Experienced with configuration management
Advanced MS Office & Adobe Acrobat
History of collaboration with different organizations
Missile, ICBM, Minuteman III subject matter experience
Experience with AS9100D and/or ISO9100 Quality Management Systems.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Antelope, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10202056

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-29T12:56:25