2026 Associate Technical Editor and Writer / Technical Editor and Writer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people'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'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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Technical Editor and Writer / Technical Editor and Writer. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA . The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization. Essential Functions: The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to: 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. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Technical Editor and Writer  (A01) or Technical Editor and Writer (A02). Basic Qualifications for an Associate Technical Editor and Writer (A01)  A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026. Be majoring in or having majored in Engineering, Technical Writing, English, Information Technology, or closely related discipline. Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start. Basic Qualifications for a Technical Editor and Writer (A02) A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Must be completing or have completed a master’s degree from an accredited institution, OR be completing or have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution AND have 2 years of related technical editor/writer experience by August 2026. Be majoring in or having majored in Engineering, Technical Writing, English, Information Technology, or closely related discipline. Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

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