Sr Principal Technical Editor and Writer - R10212174

Sr Principal Technical Editor and Writer - R

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Type: SAP.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems impacting people worldwide. This role invites bold new ideas and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the process. The culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and authenticity.

The candidate will author and edit technical documents for highly complex, state‑of‑the‑art products within Electronic Warfare and Targeting. Document types include manuals, job guides, general equipment systems, fault isolation & reporting, and illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB). The writer must have experience with Military Standards and Specifications and produce content such as theory of operation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and training materials.

Responsibilities also include interviewing product developers, reviewing production methods, referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals; overseeing illustrative materials; and conducting quality reviews of peer documentation.

The candidate must be able to present training content in a classroom environment as required by contract, and present writing samples plus a short (3‑5 slide) presentation on a chosen topic.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience or master’s degree and 6 years related experience
• Demonstrated competency in desktop and publishing applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Demonstrated competency with Adobe Acrobat Suite
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Corel Designer Suite
• Ability to interpret simple schematic circuits, proofing/editing, print production and fine attention to detail
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer‑specified clearance before start

• Proficiency with at least one of Frame Maker, XML, or Arbortext Editor
• Experience with Mil Standards (Air Force, Navy, or Army)

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,600.00 – $. Salary is determined by scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and, for senior positions, long‑term incentives. Benefits include health, life, disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Application period is approximately 20 days from posting.

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 a complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.