Anduril
Technical Writer, IBCS-M
$112K–$149K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Irvine, California, United States - Experience
- 4+ years of technical writing experience.
About the job
Creates and maintains technical documentation for integrated hardware and software systems, supporting engineering teams, customers, and military operators.
What you'll do
- Write and maintain operator guides, maintenance manuals, interface control documents, release notes, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Work with engineering, product, test, and operations teams to turn complex technical information into usable documentation.
- Standardize documentation practices and manage deliverables for product milestones and defense contract requirements.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of technical writing experience documenting complex hardware, software, or integrated systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering concepts, schematics, and technical specifications and produce concise documentation.
- Experience collaborating with engineering and product teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and possess, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an active U.S. Secret security clearance or higher.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomy, or high-consequence manufacturing.
- Knowledge of military/DoD documentation standards such as MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, or IETMs.
Pay
$112,000 — $149,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, XML, Markdown, Word, MIL-STD-40051, S1000D
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