Engineering Technician - Aerospace & Aviation Technical Writer (Contract to Perm)

Aery Aviation•Newport News, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract to permanent position in Aery Aviation's Engineering Department. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician with strong technical writing skills and a background in aerospace or aviation. This role combines hands-on technical support (testing, troubleshooting, assembly, inspections) with authoring and maintaining clear, standards-driven technical documentation used for certification, maintenance, test procedures, and internal engineering communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
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; ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under schedule and regulatory constraints.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with authoring tools (MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, or similar) a plus.
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).

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on technical activities: assembly, wiring, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and inspection of aerospace/aviation components and subsystems.
Support test campaigns: set up test rigs, instrument systems, gather and analyze data, log results, and maintain test hardware.
Create, edit, and maintain technical documents including: 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 meets regulatory and quality system requirements (FAA/EASA/DO-178/DO-254/AS9100 as applicable).
Translate engineering specifications and test results into clear, concise, and structured content for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to capture accurate technical content and implement revisions.
Participate in root cause investigations and write technical summaries and corrective action reports.
Maintain test equipment calibration records, inventory of spares, and lab safety compliance.
Support certification documentation and audits by preparing and organizing evidence, test artifacts, and controlled documents.