Job Description

Aerospace Engineering Documentation Technician

Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $40.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)

Seeking an experienced Engineering Technician / Technical Writer with an aerospace, aviation, or avionics background. This position combines hands-on engineering support with the creation and maintenance of technical documentation used for testing, maintenance, certification, engineering, and quality activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, wiring, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and inspection of aerospace/aviation components and subsystems.
• Set up test rigs and instrumentation, operate test equipment, collect and analyze data, and document test results.
• Develop, revise, and maintain:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Test procedures and reports
  • Maintenance instructions and work cards
  • Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
  • Installation and troubleshooting guides
  • Materials & Process (M&P) documentation
  • Convert engineering specifications, test data, and technical requirements into clear documentation for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with applicable FAA, EASA, DO-178, DO-254, and AS9100 requirements.
  • Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to gather technical information and implement document revisions.
  • Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and technical reporting.
  • Maintain calibration records, spare-parts inventory, lab documentation, and safety compliance.
  • Prepare certification evidence, test artifacts, and controlled documentation for audits and certification activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3+ years of engineering technician experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics.
Experience creating technical procedures, test reports, maintenance documentation, or similar content in a regulated industry.
Knowledge of FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178/DO-254, ATA iSpec 2200, or equivalent aerospace standards.
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, wiring/harnesses, soldering, bench testing, and common test equipment such as:
• Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Spectrum analyzers
• Torque tools
• Calipers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and document control systems such as SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, or PDM/PLM
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work within schedule and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting aerospace certification activities or audits.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems, including communications/navigation, flight controls, and sensors.
• Knowledge of configuration management and revision control.
• Experience with technical authoring tools such as MadCap Flare or FrameMaker
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.