Engineering Technician - Aerospace & Aviation Technical Writer
On-siteNewport News, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on technical activities including assembly, wiring, bench testing, and inspection of aerospace components. Set up test rigs, gather data, and maintain test hardware while creating and maintaining SOPs, test procedures, maintenance instructions, and engineering change notices. Translate engineering specifications and test results into clear documentation that meets FAA, EASA, and AS9100 regulatory requirements. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to capture accurate technical content, participate in root cause investigations, and prepare evidence for certification audits. Maintain calibration records, inventory spares, and lab safety compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years experience as an engineering technician in aerospace, aviation, or avionics environment
- Demonstrated technical writing experience producing procedures, test reports, and maintenance documentation in a regulated industry
- Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178/DO-254, ATA iSpec 2200 or equivalent)
- Hands-on skills with mechanical assembly, wiring/harnesses, soldering, bench testing, and use of common test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, torque tools, calipers)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control tools (e.g., SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, PDM/PLM)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under schedule and regulatory constraints
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting certification efforts or audits
- Familiarity with schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems (comm/navigation, flight control, sensors)
- Knowledge of configuration management and revision control best practices
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one (if required)
- Experience with authoring tools (MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, or similar)
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