Senior Technical Writer and Editor

Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We foster an inclusive environment with professional growth opportunities. Join our Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Flight Training Learning Design Team in Seattle, WA, and make a global difference in aviation safety.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pilot subject matter experts and instructional designers to scope, revise, edit, format, and proofread training materials.
• Enforce standards, processes, and branding guidelines for pilot training manuals.
• Develop solutions for content strategy challenges using advanced tools including artificial intelligence.
• Devise strategies for adapting courseware to regional requirements.
• Manage training manual content files in a structured DITA XML publishing system.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews and reconcile conflicting inputs.
• Conduct thorough reviews for grammar, spelling, bias, and technical accuracy.
• Research and document technical information to enhance current processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Aviation, Instructional Design, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• At least 9 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation, aerospace, technology, or safety-critical documentation.
• Proven ability to enforce editorial standards and ensure quality controls within documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work with distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with DITA XML and XML-based authoring tools (e.g., Oxygen XML Editor).
• Experience with generative AI applications for technical writing.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and safety-focused quality standards.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Additional Information

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be prepared for background and drug testing, as required. This role is for the 1st shift and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Please apply ASAP as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Key Skills/Competency

• technical writing
• editing
• DITA XML
• aviation
• stakeholder management
• content strategy
• instructional design
• regulatory standards
• proofreading
• AI applications