Anduril
Technical Writer, Ghost
$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; no alternatives stated.
About the job
Creates and maintains clear, user-focused documentation that helps customers operate Anduril’s hardware and software systems, coordinating with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Generate, review, and edit user-facing documentation, including manuals, procedures, checklists, guides, and release notes.
- Plan and prioritize documentation work, coordinate stakeholders and subject matter experts, and track milestones and risks.
- Coordinate with account teams to ensure contract deliverables are accurate, on time, and in the required format.
What they ask for
- 4+ years 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 multiple formats, such as Word, XML, and DITA.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance; able to relocate if needed to work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with military technical documentation standards and formats, including MIL-STD-40051 and S1000D.
- Experience creating DoD aerospace and defense documentation or delivering content on fast-paced, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Pay
$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Word, XML, DITA, MIL-STD-40051D, S1000D, IETMs, IETDs
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