Qualdoc

Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician

Qualdoc  •  $40/hr  •  Onsite  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician

Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $40.00/hour — higher depending on experience

We are seeking an Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician with experience in aviation, aerospace, or avionics. This position combines hands-on engineering support with technical documentation for testing, maintenance, certification, and internal engineering activities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on work including assembly, wiring, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and inspection of aerospace or aviation components and subsystems.
  • Set up test rigs, instrument systems, collect and analyze data, document results, and maintain test hardware.
  • Create and update technical documents, including:
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Test procedures and reports
    • Maintenance instructions and work cards
    • Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
    • Installation and troubleshooting guides
    • Materials and Process (M&P) documentation
    • Ensure documentation follows applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including FAA, EASA, DO-178, DO-254, and AS9100 standards.
    • Convert engineering specifications and test results into clear technical documentation for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
    • Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to gather technical information and manage revisions.
    • Support root cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective action reports.
    • Maintain test equipment calibration records, spare-parts inventory, and laboratory safety documentation.
    • Organize certification records, test evidence, and controlled documents for audits and certification activities.

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 experience as an engineering technician in aerospace, aviation, or avionics.
  • Technical writing experience creating procedures, test reports, and maintenance documentation in a regulated environment.
  • Familiarity with FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178/DO-254, ATA iSpec 2200, or equivalent standards.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, wiring/harnesses, soldering, bench testing, and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, torque tools, and calipers
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with document control systems such as SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, or PDM/PLM
  • Experience with technical authoring tools such as MadCap Flare or FrameMaker is a plus.
  • 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

  • Supporting certification programs or regulatory audits
  • Schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems such as communication/navigation, flight controls, and sensors
  • Configuration management and revision control.
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.
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About Qualdoc

Qualdoc provides supply chain development and management services as well as industrial staffing solutions.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Charlottesville, Virginia
Year Founded
2020
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