Instructional Designer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$98,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $114k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Instructional Designer

Join the Test & Evaluation Training team as an Instructional Designer, where you will collaborate with subject matter experts and trainers to develop engaging training content for diverse audiences. Your daily tasks include conducting needs assessments, designing curriculum frameworks using ADDIE and Kirkpatrick models, and creating visually appealing materials in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, and Figma. You will also create e-learning modules and job aids, ensuring compliance with internal systems and standards while maintaining version control and documentation. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of instructional design experience, proficiency with e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and a strong understanding of adult learning principles. Experience in the defense or aerospace industry is preferred, as well as familiarity with U.S. military training standards.

What you'll do

  • Identify training requirements and define clear learning outcomes with SMEs.
  • Design curriculum frameworks using ADDIE and Kirkpatrick models.
  • Translate complex technical information into engaging learning experiences.
  • Create content for blended learning formats including e-learning modules.
  • Incorporate adult learning theory to enhance knowledge retention and performance.
  • Maintain version control and documentation standards for training materials.
  • Travel to test sites to validate that training materials match reality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field.
  • 3+ years of professional instructional design experience.
  • Expertise in ADDIE, SAM, and Kirkpatrick models for training programs.
  • Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical information into engaging learning experiences.
  • Excellent communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience conducting needs assessments and developing course evaluation strategies.

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