Principal Technical Editor and Writer-Avionics
Job Description
Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor degree with 5 years' experience or a master degree with 3 years' experience or a PhD with 3 years' experience. Will consider demonstrated expertise with a minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environment maintenance in lieu of formal degree
• Proficient in utilizing the USAF General System Technical Order
• Knowledge of complex aircraft systems with a focus on navigation, communication, radar, flight control, electro, and environmental systems either in flight line or shipboard operations. This includes a strong command of aircraft operation theory, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and the ability to interpret complex wiring data, engineering drawings, flag notes, supplier/vendor information, and other source data essential for developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for field use.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize intricate wiring data, drawings, flag notes, specifications, and system descriptions to correlate effectively with block and detailed schematics.
• Understanding of authoring technical content standards to S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications, IETM, or Data Module writing tools (e.g., Arbor text, EAGLE, XML, or similar programs).
• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top 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
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with the Eagle/EPS publishing system.
• Mastery-level mastery in the fundamental principles, concepts, practices, and standards of aircraft avionics or electro/environmental systems maintenance
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, authoring, and refining detailed procedures and technical documentation for aircraft systems and subsystems to drive operational excellence and exceed regulatory compliance standards
• Strong command of electrical and electronic component systems, with the ability to accurately trace wiring diagrams and signal data flows and develop that information to a block and detailed schematic
• At least 7 years of experience as an air vehicle maintainer in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environmental aircraft maintainer, demonstrating hands-on technical experience and leadership
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor degree with 5 years' experience or a master degree with 3 years' experience or a PhD with 3 years' experience. Will consider demonstrated expertise with a minimum of 9 years of hands-on experience in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environment maintenance in lieu of formal degree
• Proficient in utilizing the USAF General System Technical Order
• Knowledge of complex aircraft systems with a focus on navigation, communication, radar, flight control, electro, and environmental systems either in flight line or shipboard operations. This includes a strong command of aircraft operation theory, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and the ability to interpret complex wiring data, engineering drawings, flag notes, supplier/vendor information, and other source data essential for developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) for field use.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize intricate wiring data, drawings, flag notes, specifications, and system descriptions to correlate effectively with block and detailed schematics.
• Understanding of authoring technical content standards to S1000D International Specification for Technical Publications, IETM, or Data Module writing tools (e.g., Arbor text, EAGLE, XML, or similar programs).
• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top 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
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with the Eagle/EPS publishing system.
• Mastery-level mastery in the fundamental principles, concepts, practices, and standards of aircraft avionics or electro/environmental systems maintenance
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, authoring, and refining detailed procedures and technical documentation for aircraft systems and subsystems to drive operational excellence and exceed regulatory compliance standards
• Strong command of electrical and electronic component systems, with the ability to accurately trace wiring diagrams and signal data flows and develop that information to a block and detailed schematic
• At least 7 years of experience as an air vehicle maintainer in integrated avionics for advanced/heavy aircraft or electro/environmental aircraft maintainer, demonstrating hands-on technical experience and leadership
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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