Engineering Technician - Aerospace & Aviation Technical Writer (Contract to Perm) in Newport News, Virginia at Aery Aviation LLC

About Aery Aviation LLC

Our Purpose: Aviation Professionals Improving Lives Through Innovation

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aerospace engineering, aircraft modification, certification, manufacturing, and flight operations company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide. The company holds FAA Part 135 and Part 145 certificates, AS9100D and ISO 9001 certifications, and provides engineering, aircraft integration, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and flight operations supporting advanced aerospace programs.

About the role

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

Who We Are 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).
• Translate engineering specifications and test results into clear, concise, and structured content for technicians, engineers, and auditors.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to capture accurate technical content and implement revisions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and write technical summaries and corrective action reports.
• 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.

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).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control tools (e.g., SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, PDM/PLM). Experience with authoring tools (MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, or similar) a plus.
• 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. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.