Anduril Industries · 17 hours ago
Technical Documentation Illustrator
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
3+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Technical Illustrator will develop high-quality technical illustrations for maintenance, operations, and training documentation, collaborating closely with technical writers and engineers to ensure clarity and accuracy in visual content.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation
Advise technical writers and illustrators on appropriate graphic type (procedural, descriptive, parts)
Develop and maintain illustration style guides
Create and revise 2D and 3D content using Rapid Illustrator in support of defense docs (IETMs, manuals, training manuals)
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate illustrations
Develop exploded views, parts, breakdowns, installations/removal graphics and system schematics
Ensure illustrations comply with S1000D. MIL-STD, and program specific style guides
Collaborate with technical writers to align graphics with procedural content
Manage illustrations revisions through configuration control and document change processes
Maintain and contribute to a reusable graphics asset library
Support reviews with engineering, QA, and program stakeholders
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a technical illustrator in aerospace, defense, or government contracting
Proficiency with PTC IsoDraw/ Rapid Author/ Rapid Illustrator
Experience supporting DoD programs and working in regulated documentation environments
Ability to interpret engineering source data (drawings, models, specifications)
Experience working with technical publication tools (Arbortext, Rapid Author, Cortona)
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Preferred
Prior work in DOD programs such as fighter aircraft
Experience working with a Teamcenter PLM environment
Experience working with technical pubs tools such as Arbortext, Oxygen, RapidAuthor
Active DoD security clearance
Experience in utilizing CAD models as source data for illustration
Experience creating interactive 3D animations
Experience creating or maintaining illustration style guides
Background in both illustration and authoring
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
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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