Aircraft - Technical Editor and Writer Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to serve as a Technical Writer/Editor (level 2/3) to join our diverse team of professionals located in Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA. You will derive information from released technical source and/or may assist in the development of them with engineers and SMEs. Using the source materials, you are expected to interpret, formulate, affect data and will write, re-write and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly. Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. you will identify and resolve moderate scope and complexity discrepancies within engineering drawings and blue prints that may impact data. Coordinate findings with team members and may refer findings to established precedents and policies to include consulting the engineering group and SMEs. Will assist in the review of products with the customer and can advise its proper use. *Position may be offered as a level 2 or level 3 Technical Writer/Editor* Basic Qualifications Level 2: Bachelors degree and 2 years of military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience; Masters degree and 0 years of relevant experience. In lieu of formal education, 6 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience.  Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Level 3: Bachelors degree and 5 years of military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience; Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of formal education, 9 years of relevant military, aircraft maintenance, Product Manufacturing or technical writing experience.  Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Both Levels: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance. Proficient in the interpretation of engineering data such as parts list, application list, notes list and print reading. Experience in utilizing the USAF Flight Manual or Maintenance Manual authoring processes. Experienced in aviation maintenance technical publication development and sustainment using applicable