As a Principal Technical Editor Writer at Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Missile Defense Integration team in Colorado Springs or Huntsville, you will serve as a key member of the Regional Apps Agile Release Train (RA ART), responsible for creating and updating technical documentation that communicates complex details about C2BMC Regional software to both internal and external stakeholders. Your daily tasks include leading the development of Algorithm Design Documentation, Functional Area Design Documentation, and other critical program documents while ensuring adherence to industry and DoD standards. You will collaborate closely with RA product teams to gather inputs, track deadlines, and manage risks, all while maintaining up-to-date information repositories such as Confluence, Jira, and SharePoint. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in technical writing for large-scale defense programs, experience with Git and Nexus, and a deep understanding of DoD documentation standards.
Skills
Confluence
Jira
SharePoint
Git
Markdown
DoD documentation standards
High Level Designs
Detailed Designs
Standard Operating Procedures
Python
Java
C2BMC
Maven
Nexus
What you'll do
Lead creation and update of RA ART documentation including ADDs, FADDs, and program plans.
Track deadlines and coordinate inputs from RA product teams for draft and final document versions.
Gather detailed software design information from existing sources for new or updated documentation.
Update technical documentation repositories such as Confluence, Jira, and SharePoint.
Collaborate with RA Engineers and Leadership to incorporate feedback into final documents.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5 years of experience or equivalent work experience.
Skilled in organizing and presenting technical documentation effectively.
Experience writing High Level Designs, Detailed Designs, SOPs, installation instructions.
Ability to conduct in-depth research on new technologies for accurate documentation.
Proficient in updating information repositories like Confluence, Jira, SharePoint.
Familiarity with DoD documentation standards and large-scale program experience preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$94,200–$141,200
range sits above
3%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$132,000–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$161,437–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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Listed pay typically runs
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Locations All, Massachusetts, US58 days ago
$136,500–$260,500
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