Technical Systems Editor and Writer Level 4

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsTechnical Systems Editor and Writer Level 4United States-California-Sunnyvale No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239325Northrop 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 programsParticipate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews and meetingsDevelop 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 documentationAbility to meet deadlines and quality standardsStrong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsMust be a U.S. CitizenAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Systems Engineering Design and operational knowledge of navy programs Experience with military documentation, standards, and specificationsActive Secret Security Clearance