Aerospace Engineering Documentation Technician

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.

• 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.

• 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 Power Point 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.

• 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 Mad Cap Flare or Frame Maker
  .
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.