Anduril Industries · 19 hours ago
Technical Writer
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is seeking an experienced technical writer to partner with the Test & Evaluation group, generating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation that supports military systems and ensures effective communication of product information.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build partnerships across the business to understand our users and our products, with specific focus on hardware and its supporting software components used by the Test & Evaluation group and operators
Generate, review, and edit documentation, that is Test & Evaluation-focused and of the highest quality
Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of reader
Contribute to Anduril’s technical writing toolkit, working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in English, communications, linguistics, or related field. May substitute equivalent technical experience in lieu of education
5+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation
Previous experience creating technical documentation in the Aerospace industry and/or DOD
Familiarization of military writing standards and verbiage (412TW-TIH-20-01)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation
Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc
Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on technical subjects
The ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, managing competing demands and occasional tight deadlines
Basic development proficiency - we value the ability to apply software development best practices to documentation systems
A passion for excellent documentation and user experiences
Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
7+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation
Previous experience creating technical documentation for developmental aircraft (Manned or UAS), weapons, or missile systems
Familiarization with team workspace software (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint)
Experience drafting S1000D compliant technical publications
Experience with and understanding of the DoD logistics process
Familiarization with suspension and release equipment and munitions technical publications and checklists, GBU-39, GBU-53, and BRU-61 preferred
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.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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