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216526 - Technical Writer

Industry
PRO
Region
TX-Texas
City
Fort Worth
State
TX
Rate
Up to $54.00 DOE
Duration
15 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technical Writer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Experience/knowledge of multiple aircraft systems such as Hydraulic, Lighting, Air Conditioning, Fire Protection, Oxygen, Emergency Power, Crew Escape and Safety, Canopy Jettison, Ejection Seat, Ice Protection, Pneumatic Supply, Towing and Taxing, Ice Protection, Structure (Doors, Panels and Structures) Corrosion Control, Nondestructive Inspections, Propulsion, Avionics, Weapons.
  • Experience of Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) tagging.
  • Experience of Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging.
  • 4+ years Previous experience aircraft systems.
  • 2+ years of experience with either Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) or Extensible Markup Language (XML).
  • 2+ years of experience of technical writing experience.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Seeking a highly skilled Technical Publication Author/Writer to join our team supporting the F-16 program. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, developing, writing, and converting legacy (SGML) technical manuals into S1000D (XML) format in compliance with program and military specifications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and sustainment teams to ensure accurate, clear, and user-friendly publications that support F-16 maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional writing skills, and experience interpreting engineering data to produce high-quality technical documentation.
  • Research, write, and edit technical content for F-16 aircraft maintenance and operations manuals in compliance with contractual and military specifications.
  • Apply applicable style guides, formatting standards, and publication specifications to ensure consistency across deliverables.
  • Review and validate technical content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance prior to publication release.
  • Support publication updates in response to customer feedback, operational findings, and aircraft configuration changes.
  • Maintain documentation schedules and ensure timely delivery of assigned technical publications.
  • Utilize content management systems and publishing tools to prepare and deliver electronic and/or printed publications.
  • Ensure all documentation meets quality assurance requirements and passes internal and external audits.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior technical writing experience strongly preferred.
  • Prior military aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
  • Experience with any military aircraft platform(s) that uses XML, S1000D, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) in a composite environment.
  • Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, XML, S1000D or similar applications.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Accredited Bachelor's Degree.

    • WORK HOURS:

  • 4/10


    • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Silmese Graves
    sgraves@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
    Newport News, VA 23606

    Phone: (757) 595-0005 x261 or (877) 244-5418 x261

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.