Aerospace Documentation Engineer — Contract-to-Hire

Qualdoc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist in Newport News, VA. The role blends hands-on engineering support with creation and maintenance of technical documentation used for testing, maintenance, certification, and engineering activities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as an engineering technician in aerospace or avionics, strong technical writing, and experience with regulated standards (FAA/EASA/AS9100/DO-178/DO-254).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aerospace/related field; bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of engineering technician experience in aerospace/aviation/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, harnesses, soldering, bench testing, and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, bench test, calibrate, and inspect aerospace components and subsystems.
• Set up test equipment and collect data; manage test hardware.
• Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs, test procedures, reports, and maintenance instructions.
• Convert engineering specifications and test results into clear, organized documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering/quality/manufacturing to verify information and manage revisions.
• Support root-cause investigations and prepare technical summaries and corrective-action reports.
• Organize certification evidence and documentation for audits and certification activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Electrical testing

Mechanical assembly

Documentation control

Reading drawings

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Technology/Avionics/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SharePoint

Windchill

Teamcenter

PDM/PLM

MadCap Flare

FrameMaker

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Documentation Specialist in Newport News, VA. The role blends hands-on engineering support with creation and maintenance of technical documentation used for testing, maintenance, certification, and engineering activities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as an engineering technician in aerospace or avionics, strong technical writing, and experience with regulated standards (FAA/EASA/AS9100/DO-178/DO-254).