Principal Graphic Artist
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10042293Category: CommunicationsLocation:
Huntsville, Alabama, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required:
United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No-
Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United
States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions
Available: 1At 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.Program Position:Northrop Grumman
Defense Systems has an opening for a Principal Graphics Artist in
Huntsville, Al. Candidate will provide graphic arts and
illustration expertise in the development of operator, maintainer,
and administrator software for interactive electronic technical
manuals and electronic technical manuals.Position Summary /
Responsibilities:Creates line drawings and as needed illustrations
for 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. Coordinates editorial illustrations
and creative artwork for publications such as magazines, brochures,
handbooks, and posters, translating facts and features of subject
material into graphic terms that best convey intended meaning.
Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis,
insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions. Works closely
with internal company contacts to understand requirements and
create cost efficient graphic designs through available mediums.
May be responsible for photographic equipment maintenance and
operation to include video and photo shoots of events and equipment
operations. May also have responsibility or input on reproduction
and printing processes through in-house resources or outside
vendors.Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing or coordinating
with technical writers, provisioners, maintenance engineers,
product developers, and observing performance of production
methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints,
engineering illustrations, and work instructions. Oversees
preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings,
sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of
materials, provides statuses and reports as required, and
interfaces directly with the customer and Life Cycle Management
Command (LCMC) publications representatives.QualificationsBasic
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Graphics Arts, Communications,
or related field and six years of applicable experience. Four years
applicable experience with a Master's degree. Four years of
additional experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's
degree. - MUST be proficient in the use of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, MS Office Suite (MS Word and PowerPoint), and Adobe
Acrobat Professional. - MUST demonstrate proficiency in the
development (creation, editing, reviewing, and finalization) of
paged-based and frame-based technical manual line drawing
illustrations as raster and vector based graphics. - MUST be
proficient in the graphics development for Operator, Maintainer,
and Sustainment level IETMs and ETMs to include Repair Parts and
Special Tools List (RPSTL). - MUST have the ability to research,
review, understand technical information, interpret engineering
drawings, interface with maintenance engineers and provisioners,
and develop procedural illustrations for technical documentation. -
MUST be able to participate in peer reviews, Validations,
Verifications, and Logistics Maintenance Demonstration events to
ensure accuracy, usability and compliance of IETMs/ETMs
illustrations within contract requirements and associated
specifications. - MUST possess strong oral and written
communication skills and be able to prepare and present reports and
presentations using MS Office products to co-workers, managers, and
customers.- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret
clearance.Preferred Qualifications: - Familiar with Arbortext
Editor, IADS, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. -
Familiarity with DoD specifications MIL-HDBK-1222* and current
MIL-STDs -40051-1* and -40051-2*. - Familiarity with the process
for creation, editing , review, finalization, and publishing of
DMWRs, PMCs, LOs, MWOs, BDARs, and SBs pamphlets pocket guides,
quick reference guides, and commercial pamphlets across multiple
services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, and Coast
Guard). - Familiarity of Government Printing Office (GPO) style
guide. - Familiarity with military (U.S. Army) maintenance concepts
to include the Army's two-level maintenance concept and maintenance
allocation chart (MAC) use in TM development. - Knowledge of Beyond
Compare and Ultra Edit software. - Ability to stand, walk, sit for
extended periods of time, and potentially climb upon large vehicles
or systems. May occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. -
Have the ability to travel ( - Have the ability to multitask on
more than one project at a time. - Have the ability to work with a
group or independently, and able to complete assigned tasks within
the required deadlines.Salary Range: $69,300 USD - $103,900
USDEmployees may be eligible for 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
health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman
is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement,
please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship
is required for most positions.
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