Aerospace Technical Documentation Specialist

About the role

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

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

Pay

Starting Pay: $40/hour, with higher pay available based on experience