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The Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist will provide hands-on engineering support while creating and maintaining technical documentation for testing and certification activities.
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
Responsibilities
- 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
Preferred Experience
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 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
About the job
- Posted on
- Aug 26, 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Location
- Newport News, VAOn-site
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