Anduril Industries · 1 hour ago
Senior Technical Writer, Maritime
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
6+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer for their Maritime team to create and maintain user documentation, ensuring that it is accurate, updated, and user-friendly. The role involves collaboration with engineering and operations teams to enhance the quality of technical documentation and support product development.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused
Work with Engineering and Operations to deliver task, conditions, standard-centric documentation
Research Anduril products and scope Tech Data deliverables for Programs of Record with DOD customers, and write Data Modules in S1000d xml, using Rapid Author
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
Refine our product maturity framework so that documentation is a meaningful step towards productization of new systems
Qualification
Required
6+ years of demonstrated excellence generating XML-based technical documentation, preferably in a DOD space (preferably Navy)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation
Experience building structured content in XML in a tool such as Xmetal
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. Impeccable project-management skills
Passion for excellent documentation and user experience
Must be eligible for Secret and higher security clearance (US)
Preferred
Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards, guidelines, and verbiage (S1000d, Mil-Std-40051, etc)
Previous experience creating technical documentation for Naval products (for DoD)
Experience Documenting Software UIs in an Agile Environment
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
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.
Retirement Savings 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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