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- Working with mechanical, electrical, data flow and maintenance concepts.
- Responsible for acquiring/creating original illustrations for manuals.
- Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is deadline-driven.
- Writer will be responsible for all phases of document generation (i.e., researching, writing, incorporating updates, and delivery via CM).
- Must have a focus on the end-user needs to safely perform his/her job, while protecting the equipment from potential damage and ensuring a successful mission.
- Must be able to research available resources in a timely manner to find needed information.
- Must be able to manage his/her time well to generate high quality documentation on schedule. This requisition may be filled as a Technical Editor and Writer or Principal Technical Editor and Writer.
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- Must have a solid background in hardware technical writing with maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat Pro and SharePoint
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- Must have a solid background in hardware technical writing with maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat Pro and SharePoint
- Must have active/current Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
- Bachelors Degree or higher degree
- Experience with Snag-It
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Technical Editor and Writer/ Principal Technical Editor and Writ with Security Clearance - San Diego, United States - Northrop Grumman
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.We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Editor and Writer or Principal Technical Editor and Writer based out of our San Diego, CA campus.
What You'll Get to Do:
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as O-Level and D-Level operations and maintenance manuals (in contractor and USAF Technical Order format), payload operator manuals, software user manuals, and training documentation to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences
Acquires subject knowledge by:
(1) interviewing product developers, engineers, logisticians, lab technicians, 3D model animators, production personnel, and field technicians, (2) observing performance of system operations and maintenance, and (3) researching technical specifications, related program documents, engineering drawings, 3D animations/job aids, and operations/maintenance videos. Responsible for coordinating equipment photo shoots with on-staff photographer. Conducts peer reviews of program documents generated; coordinates stakeholder review with Configuration Management (CM).
Roles and Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications for a Technical Writer and Editor:
Salary Range:
$65,600 - $98,400
Salary Range 2:
$80,600 - $121,000 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. Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
