Principal Technical Editor and Writer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim SecretTRAVEL: 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.The Software Business Area within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principle Technical Editor/Writer to join our diverse and talented material development group to support our customers. As a Principal Technical Editor/Writer you will be responsible for writing, rewriting and/or editing technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to express technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences and acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to and understanding technical specifications, engineering drawings, and trade journals. to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to Subject Matter Experts. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama without remote work possibility.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must, at a minimum, meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

5 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelors degree; 3 Years experience with a Masters degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Experience working with military technical documents related to integrated logistics support ARs, Mil Specifications and Preferences, Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, IETMs, DIDs, etc.)

5+ years of experience and advanced skills with the Microsoft Office product suite