Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician

Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician

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

Position Overview

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.