About The Role

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Starting Pay: $40.00/hour — higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an Aerospace Technical Writer / Engineering Technician with experience in aviation, aerospace, or avionics. This position combines hands-on engineering support with technical documentation for testing, maintenance, certification, and internal engineering activities.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on work including assembly, wiring, bench testing, functional verification, calibration, and inspection of aerospace/aviation components and subsystems
Set up test equipment and rigs, instrument systems, collect and analyze data, and maintain test hardware
Develop, revise, and maintain:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Test procedures and reports
Maintenance instructions and work cards
Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Installation and troubleshooting guides
Materials and Process (M&P) documentation
Convert engineering specifications and test results into clear, organized technical documentation
Ensure documentation aligns with applicable FAA, EASA, AS9100, DO-178, and DO-254 requirements
Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to verify technical information and manage revisions
Support root-cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective-action reports
Maintain calibration records for test equipment, spare-parts inventories, and laboratory safety documentation
Organize certification evidence, test artifacts, and controlled documentation for audits and certification activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology , or a related field; bachelor's preferred
3+ years of engineering technician experience in aerospace, aviation, or avionics
Technical writing experience creating procedures, test reports, maintenance instructions, or similar 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 and harnesses
Soldering
Bench testing
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analyzers
Torque tools
Calipers
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with document-control systems such as SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, or PDM/PLM
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 technical, schedule, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting certification programs or regulatory audits
Familiarity with schematic capture, basic circuit troubleshooting, and avionics systems such as communications/navigation, flight controls, and sensors
Knowledge of configuration management and revision-control practices
Experience with MadCap Flare, FrameMaker , or similar technical-authoring software
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, if required