Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist

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

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineering Technician with strong technical writing experience and 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, and engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work including assembly, wiring, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and inspection of aerospace/aviation components and subsystems
• Set up test equipment and rigs, instrument systems, collect and analyze data, and maintain test hardware
• 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 and Process (M&P) documentation
• Convert engineering specifications and test results into clear, organized technical documentation
• Ensure documentation aligns with applicable FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178, and DO-254 requirements
• Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to verify technical information and manage revisions
• Support root-cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective-action reports
• Maintain calibration records for test equipment, spare-parts inventories, and laboratory safety documentation
• Organize 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 preferred
• 3+ years of engineering technician experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics
• Technical writing experience creating procedures, test reports, maintenance instructions, or similar 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 and harnesses
  • Soldering
  • Bench testing
  • Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Torque tools
  • Calipers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet technical, schedule, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting certification programs or regulatory audits
• Familiarity with schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems such as communications/navigation, flight controls, and sensors
• Knowledge of configuration management and revision-control practices
• Experience with MadCap Flare, FrameMaker , or similar technical-authoring software
• 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.