Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation LLC

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

Newport News, VA

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About the role

  • This is a contract to permanent position in Aery Aviation's Engineering Department.

Nice to have

  • Translate engineering specifications and test results into clear, concise, and structured content for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and write technical summaries and corrective action reports.
  • You Must Have Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical certification in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 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).

Skills

  • Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide.

Benefits

  • We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company info

  • Looking For 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.
  • What You Will Be Doing 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).
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to capture accurate technical content and implement revisions.
  • 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.
  • 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 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).
  • Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.
  • They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.
  • If this opportunity excites you, come join our team!
  • For Aery Aviation, the question isn't: "Can we?" When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, "How can we do this?" and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers.
  • This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one (if required)
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