Aerospace Technical Documentation Specialist

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This role involves creating and maintaining technical documentation related to aerospace engineering, alongside hands-on technical support in testing, maintenance, and certification activities.

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Job Description

Aerospace Technical Documentation Specialist

Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $40/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced engineering technician with strong technical writing skills and aerospace, aviation, or avionics experience. This role combines hands-on engineering support with the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for testing, maintenance, certification, and engineering activities.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 test data, document results, and maintain test hardware.

Create, revise, and maintain:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Test procedures and test reports
Maintenance instructions and work cards
Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Installation and troubleshooting guides
Materials and Process (M&P) documentation
Ensure documentation aligns with applicable FAA, EASA, DO-178, DO-254, and AS9100 requirements.
Convert engineering specifications and test results into clear documentation for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to develop and update technical content.
Support root cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective action reports.
Maintain calibration records, spare-parts inventory, and laboratory safety documentation.
Prepare certification evidence, test artifacts, and controlled documents for audits and certification activities.

Requirements

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 degree preferred.

3+ years of engineering technician experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics.

Demonstrated technical writing experience with 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 common test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, torque tools, and calipers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with document control systems such as SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, or PDM/PLM platforms.

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 schedule and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, or similar technical authoring software.

Experience supporting aerospace certification activities or audits.

Familiarity with schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems, including communication/navigation, flight controls, and sensors.

Knowledge of configuration management and revision control practices.

Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.

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Posted on: Aug 15, 2026
Job type: Contract
Location: Newport News VAOn-site

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