Anduril
Technical Writer, Advanced Effects Missiles
$117K–$154K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Feb 10, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Santa Ana, California, United States - Experience
- 4+ years
About the job
Creates and maintains user-facing documentation that helps operators understand and use Anduril’s complex hardware and software systems.
What you'll do
- Generate, review, and edit user-focused manuals, guides, procedures, checklists, and other documentation.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and subject matter experts to plan documentation and deliver accurate, timely contract materials.
- Prioritize documentation tasks, communicate risks and expectations, and contribute to ongoing documentation processes.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation for complex hardware, software, or aerospace systems.
- Experience writing technical, user-facing documentation and interpreting engineering documentation such as schematics, CAD, or software specs.
- Experience building content in a variety of formats, such as Word, XML, or DITA.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance; able to relocate if needed and work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Nice to have
- Military exposure or experience with military technical documentation standards, including MIL-STD-40051 or S1000D.
- Technical documentation experience in Aerospace and Defense for DoD.
Pay
USD $117,000 — $154,000 (base salary)
Tools
Word, XML, DITA, MIL-STD-40051D, S1000D, IETMs, IETDs
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