Technical Document Specialist

AS&M has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Document Specialist to join the team in Hampton, Virginia, supporting the Maintenance Services group for the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Manager.

The MR&E Technical Document Specialist gathers technical information, equipment details, and maintenance data from engineering and field personnel, then converts or revises that information into clear, consistent documentation for entry into CMMS systems, engineering repositories, and controlled document libraries. This role ensures all MR&E documentation is complete, precise, and aligned with NASA standards.

• Review OEM manuals, drawings, engineering specifications, and maintenance records to ensure accuracy and completeness of written documents.
• Study blueprints, sketches, etc. to integrate and delineate technology operating procedures, production sequences, and detail.
• Convert engineering details, troubleshooting notes, and inspection findings into formal documents such as work instructions, SOPs, preventive maintenance tasks, job plans, and reliability reports.
• Draft reliability summaries, equipment histories, failure notes, and technical updates based on data provided by engineering and maintenance teams.
• Maintain version control, document libraries, revision histories, and controlled file structures.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Standardize formatting and templates to ensure consistency across MR&E documentation.
• Select photographs, drawings, and charts to illustrate material.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
• Work with the Engineers to ensure root cause analysis documentation is clear, complete, and properly archived.
• Help identify gaps, outdated documents, and needed revisions during documentation audits.
• Coordinate document reviews, signatures, approvals, and releases with relevant stakeholders.

U.S. Citizenship required. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to complete and maintain an approved NASA background investigation. NASA enforces REAL  for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). view a list of compliant documents.

A degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred, plus two (2) to four (4) years of appropriate and progressive experience; additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.

• Good written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Power Point) and office equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and have great attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and work independently.

Office environment (95%). Test/Industrial Environment - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facility environments (5%). Travel between various facilities and during test operations may be required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation and environment (10%). All safety rules and regulations must be followed at all times without exception.

Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods (100%) as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (25%).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.) (80%). Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, MAXIMO, Accounting System. Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (20%).

Regular attendance mandatory (100%). Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (