Technical Writer Analyst (Aviation/Aerospace)

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

• Technical Support & Testing: Perform hands-on technical activities including mechanical assembly, wiring and harness installation, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and 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, and 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, and 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, and collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to maintain technical accuracy and implement revisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 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, and other technical documents within a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178, DO-254, and ATA iSpec 2200 or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, wiring and harnesses, soldering, bench testing, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, torque tools, and calipers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and 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 schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, avionics systems, communication and navigation systems, and flight control systems.
• Experience with authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, or similar technical publishing tools.
• Knowledge of configuration management and revision control best practices.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required.

Pay

Starting at $40.00/hour, with higher rates available based on experience.