Specialized IETM Technical Writer Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a specialized IETM Technical Writer. The successful candidates will join our high-performing team in developing technical manual content for advanced Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar military systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Writes, rewrites, develops technical manual content such as Operating Procedures, Maintenance procedures, troubleshooting procedures, Preventive Maintenance, to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to the military end-user
- Oversees development of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts
- Conducts quality review of materials
- Authors and publishes materials in electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML)
- Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver technical manuals to varying levels of details
- Researches and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military specifications and technical writing standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required:- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. Information technology -based sensors/systems
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field
- Ability to comprehend military specifications (experience with MIL-STD-40051 a plus)
- Proficiency with MS Office Products
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- Experience tagging XML documents
- Minimum of two (2) years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer or other XML authoring software tools
- Experience using Confluence/JIRAProven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearanceSelf-starter and engaged team member
Desired:
Minimum of five (5) years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer, or other XML authoring software tools
Expert knowledge of standards – XML, HTMLPossess and maintain DoD Secret clearanceSelf-starter and engaged team member
