Anduril
Technical Writer, Warfighter Systems
$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 generating technical documentation for complex hardware, software, or aerospace systems.
About the job
Creates and maintains clear, user-focused documentation that helps operators use Anduril’s complex hardware and software products.
What you'll do
- Generate, review, and edit user documentation in partnership with engineering, operations, and subject matter experts.
- Coordinate documentation roadmaps, milestones, stakeholder input, and contract deliverables.
- Prioritize documentation work, communicate risks, and contribute to the ongoing documentation process.
What they ask for
- Experience writing technical, user-facing documentation and interpreting engineering documentation such as schematics, CAD, or software specs.
- Experience building content in formats such as Word, XML, and DITA.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including explaining technical subjects simply.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance; able to work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Nice to have
- Military exposure or experience with military technical documentation standards, including MIL-STD-40051 and S1000D.
- Experience creating technical documentation in Aerospace and Defense for DoD.
Pay
$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Word, XML, DITA, MIL-STD-40051D, S1000D, IETMs, IETDs
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