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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Technical Writer, Intelligence Systems

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Technical Writer will work with engineering teams to create accurate and user-friendly documentation, ensuring that front-line operators can effectively utilize complex military systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused – whoever that user may be. Work with engineering and operations to deliver documentation of a consistently high-quality

Contribute to Anduril’s technical writing toolkit - working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process, and also relevant software tool procurement through definition requirements for things like authoring and publishing tools

Evaluate and prioritize tasks required to successfully support product documentation efforts and keep them on track. Help drive the best decision for the company by using a data-driven approach and consider input from stakeholders to ensure well-informed decisions. You should be prepared to fill gaps that represent risks to the documentation roadmap

Communicate and help manage expectations. Ensure risks are noted with adequate time, mitigations are identified, and resources are allocated

Help build a culture of technical documentation by creating process and training for others to contribute content

Qualification

Content authoring toolsTechnical documentationEngineering documentation interpretationUser experienceAutonomyManaging competing prioritiesTechnical user-facing documentationDefenseIntelligence experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsResponsibilityPassion for documentation

Required

3+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation with a portfolio of work ready to showcase your talent and skills

Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation and working with engineers to complete writing tasks

Experience building content in a variety of content authoring tools

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on technical subjects

Must thrive with autonomy and responsibility, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

Passion for excellent documentation and user experience

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred

Experience writing technical user-facing documentation

Previous experience creating technical documentation for Defense and Intelligence clients

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.