Aerospace Documentation & Test Technician

Socket.dev; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Documentation Technician in Newport News, VA. The role blends hands-on engineering support with creating and maintaining technical documentation used for testing, maintenance, certification, and quality activities.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, test procedures, maintenance instructions, and ensuring FAA/EASA/DO-178/DO-254/AS9100 alignment while collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in aerospace tech; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years’ aerospace/aviation/avionics engineering technician experience.
• Experience creating procedures, test reports, and maintenance docs in regulated industry.
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA/AS9100/DO-178/DO-254/ATA iSpec 2200.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, bench test, calibrate, and inspect aerospace components.
• Set up test rigs, collect data, analyze results, and document findings.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, test procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Prepare certification evidence and documentation for audits and certification.

Skills

Engineering background

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Regulatory understanding

Documentation control

Education

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

Technical diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Windchill

Teamcenter

PDM/PLM

MadCap Flare

FrameMaker

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Aerospace Engineering Documentation Technician in Newport News, VA. The role blends hands-on engineering support with creating and maintaining technical documentation used for testing, maintenance, certification, and quality activities.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, test procedures, maintenance instructions, and ensuring FAA/EASA/DO-178/DO-254/AS9100 alignment while collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams.