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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
