Salary :
Technical Writer Analyst (Aviation/Aerospace)
Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $40.00/hour, with higher rates available based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer Analyst with a strong background in aerospace, aviation, or avionics environments. This position combines hands-on engineering technician responsibilities with technical documentation development, supporting certification, maintenance, testing, and engineering activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing technical support functions such as testing, troubleshooting, inspections, and assembly, while also creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and standards-driven documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & Testing
- Perform hands-on technical activities including:
- Mechanical assembly
- Wiring and harness installation
- Bench testing
- Functional verification
- Calibration
- Inspection of aerospace and aviation components and subsystems
- Support test campaigns by:
- Setting up test rigs and instrumentation
- Gathering and analyzing test data
- Logging and documenting results
- Maintaining test hardware
Technical Documentation
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 guides
- Troubleshooting guides
- Materials and Process (M&P) documentation
Compliance & Collaboration
- Ensure documentation complies with applicable aerospace standards and quality requirements.
- Translate engineering specifications, test data, and technical information into clear and structured documentation for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to maintain technical accuracy and implement revisions.
- Participate in root cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective action reports.
- Maintain calibration records, spare parts inventories, and laboratory safety compliance.
- Support certification activities and audits through preparation and organization of technical documentation, evidence, and test artifacts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in:
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Engineering Technician in an aerospace, aviation, or avionics environment.Demonstrated technical writing experience developing:
Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements, including:
Hands-on experience with:
Proficiency with:
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work within schedule and regulatory constraints.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Aerospace Engineering Technology
- Avionics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Related technical field
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Engineering Technician in an aerospace, aviation, or avionics environment.Demonstrated technical writing experience developing:
- Procedures
- Test reports
- Maintenance documentation
- Other technical documents within a regulated industry
Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements, including:
- FAA
- EASA
- AS9100
- DO-178
- DO-254
- ATA iSpec 2200 or equivalent
Hands-on experience with:
- Mechanical assembly
- Wiring and harnesses
- Soldering
- Bench testing
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Spectrum analyzers
- Torque tools
- Calipers
Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Document control systems such as SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, PDM/PLM
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work within schedule and regulatory constraints.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting certification efforts and regulatory audits.Familiarity with:
Experience with authoring tools such as:
Knowledge of configuration management and revision control best practices.Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.
- Schematic capture
- Basic circuit troubleshooting
- Avionics systems
- Communication and navigation systems
- Flight control systems
- Sensors
Experience with authoring tools such as:
- MadCap Flare
- FrameMaker
- Similar technical publishing tools
Knowledge of configuration management and revision control best practices.Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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