Technical Editor and Writer, Level 5

Northrop Grumman

. Write and/or edit technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMerritt Island • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $73,900 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation, including the ability to create and edit manuals and specifications while ensuring clarity for diverse audiences. Proficient in utilizing various publishing tools and graphic design applications to produce high-quality technical materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyVector Graphic Design (Illustrator)Documentation Authoring ToolsMilitary Documentation Standards

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingQuality ReviewDocumentation DevelopmentProcedures WritingXML UnderstandingDatabase StructuresIllustrative Material PreparationTechnical Specifications CommunicationSubject Knowledge Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationDeadline ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Publishing SoftwareSharePointConfluenceJIRAVector Graphic Design Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Technical PublicationsOperational SpecificationsUser ManualsProgramming ManualsMilitary Documentation StandardsTechnical Approaches PresentationDocumentation ConferencesInteractive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and/or edit technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications
Communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly to diverse audiences
Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and consulting technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals
Drive documentation through the process from inputs to final distribution
Lead preparation of illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts
Conduct quality reviews of materials
Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards
Present technical approaches and findings clearly
Support implementation to a team of technical writers and text processors
Serve as lead consultant to management and external spokesperson on major organizational policies, plans, and objectives
Present to internal and external stakeholders at reviews and documentation conferences
Develop agendas and capture minutes to assess documentation impacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience
Additional 15 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of a Degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with publishing software
Experience with vector graphic designing applications (Illustrator preferred)
Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred: Experience with military documentation standards and style guides
Preferred: Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or JIRA
Preferred: Experience with writing procedures and technical manuals describing installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment
Preferred: Understanding of XML and other authoring languages
Preferred: Experience with documentation authoring/publishing tools
Preferred: Familiarity with database structures supporting interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs)
Preferred: Active Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply depending on position
Shift differential may apply depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business