Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist
Summary
Creates and maintains technical documentation (SOPs, test procedures, maintenance guides) for aerospace/aviation components while performing hands-on assembly, testing, and calibration tasks to support engineering, certification, and regulatory compliance.
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
As published by lever
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Qualdoc, LLC
- How many years of experience do you have as an Engineering Technician in the aerospace, aviation, or avionics industry? Please describe the types of products, systems, or projects you have supported and your primary responsibilities. written answer
- Can you describe your experience creating technical documentation in a regulated environment? What types of documents did you author (e.g., SOPs, test procedures, maintenance manuals, ECNs), and who were the primary users of those documents? written answer
- Tell me about a project where you supported testing, troubleshooting, or validation activities while also documenting the results. How did you ensure the documentation was technically accurate and compliant with applicable standards? written answer
- Describe your experience working with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements such as FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178, or DO-254. How did these requirements influence your documentation or technical support activities? written answer
- Tell me about a time when you collaborated with engineers, quality teams, manufacturing personnel, or other stakeholders to develop or revise technical documentation. How did you gather information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure the final document met the intended requirements? written answer
- When is your availability to start? written answer
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization? choose one
- Please provide your city, state and zip code written answer
- Please provide your phone number and active email address written answer