Job Description

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people rsquo;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 rsquo;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 mdash; and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they rsquo;re making history.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:
bull; Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
bull; Oversees preparation of work instruction packages, illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
bull; Writes technical documents and works directly with the Manufacturing Engineer to update process and procedural documentation.
bull; Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and systems description documents.
bull; Works directly or knowledge in handling delicate space flight components and should have a good working knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable to the manufacture of spaceflight hardware or equivalent.
bull; Support multiple projects, multi-task, and have the ability to recognize and reduce/eliminate non value operations.
bull; Support lean principals for process improvements as applicable.
bull; Proactively identify issues, escalate to appropriate channels, and suggest solutions to engineering for review.
This position may require off hour shift work, weekend work, and extended daily hours to meet production demands.

Northrop Grumman designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

We are currently seeking talented individuals for Associate Technical Editor and Writer positions at our Dulles, Virginia location. Typical responsibilities include; Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, work instructions and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:
bull; Bachelor rsquo;s Degree + minimum 1 year related experience or +5 years related experience in lieu of the degree.
bull; Detailed experience in writing technical documents.
bull; Be able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and systems description documents.
bull; Knowledge of basic 3D Modeling, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
bull; An understanding of ESD, FOD, and 5S processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
bull; Experience using MES (MFG execution system) is a plus and will be required for daily activities.
bull; A working knowledge of TipQA, Windchill, Costpoint, and CREOView preferred.
bull; Experience or knowledge in handling delicate space flight components and should have a good working knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable to the manufacture of spaceflight hardware or equivalent.
bull; Ability to support multiple projects, multi-task, and have the ability to recognize and reduce/eliminate non value operations.
bull; Ability to proactively identify issues, escalate to appropriate channels, and suggest solutions to engineering for review.