Technical Writer III Job at Chamberlain Advisors in Chicago

Title: Technical Writer III

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration & Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension up to 2 Years)

Compensation: Competitive W2 Hourly Rate ($49 - $50), Access to Healthcare and Dental Insurance Plan of Choice.

Summary
Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Technical Writer III to support a high-impact aviation and technology project focused on transforming technical documentation for onboard systems and operations. This role requires expertise in editing XML content, interpreting engineering instructions, and personal workload management to maintain accurate and up-to-date aviation technical manuals. The ideal candidate will have experience working within Boeing or Airbus technical manuals, familiarity with Boeing Toolbox authoring, and knowledge of industry standards such as ATA2200 and S1000D. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Edit and update XML-based technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Interpret engineering instructions and incorporate them into technical manuals and operational guides.
• Manage personal workload effectively, meeting deadlines in a structured, high-volume publishing environment.
• Develop and maintain technical manuals, wireframe documentation, and operations guides to support engineering and maintenance teams.
• Work within a technical library, ensuring all documentation is up to date and structured correctly.
• Assist with OAM (Operations and Maintenance) revisions and reconciliations, aligning with regulatory and manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize XML authoring tools to structure and format technical content, integrating illustrations, figures, and hyperlinks.
• Support an aggressive project timeline, ensuring documentation is delivered efficiently for system implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to ensure technical accuracy and clarity.
• Follow style guides and industry standards to maintain consistency in technical writing and aviation documentation.

What Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, technical editing, or publication production, preferably in aviation, military, or aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with editing XML content and structuring documents using industry best practices.
• Experience interpreting engineering instructions and translating them into clear, concise documentation.
• Strong personal workload management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalogs) and OAM (Operations and Maintenance) documentation.
• Proficiency in XML authoring and familiarity with industry documentation structures.
• Ability to work with engineering changes, ensuring documentation remains accurate and compliant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Boeing or Airbus technical manuals.
• Boeing Toolbox authoring familiarity.
• Knowledge of aviation industry standards such as ATA2200 and S1000D.

About The Client
With over 90,000 employees across the world, our client is always looking for talented, driven, and passionate individuals to join their team. Devoted to delivering profitability and sustainable long-term value for their customers, communities, shareholders, and co-workers around the world, our client is one of the best in the industry.

Why Work with Chamberlain?
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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