Maritime XL - Lead Technical Writer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Maritime XL - Lead Technical Writer

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As a Lead Technical Writer at Maritime XL, you will collaborate closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to develop comprehensive and user-friendly documentation for Anduril’s maritime products. Your primary responsibilities include researching product features, identifying user workflows, and creating detailed technical documents in S1000D XML using tools like Rapid Author and Xmetal. You will also build a culture of effective technical writing by developing processes and training materials to ensure that all stakeholders contribute meaningfully to the documentation process. This role requires extensive experience with XML-based technical documentation, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD) context, and an ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

S1000d Rapid Author XML Xmetal Mil-Std-40051 Agile UI Documentation Project Management DOD Standards Technical Writing Documentation Tools Security Clearance Military Experience Naval Products

What you'll do

Research and scope technical data deliverables for DOD programs, writing Data Modules in S1000D XML.
Ensure risks are identified and mitigated with adequate time and resources allocated.
Build a culture of technical documentation by creating processes and training others to contribute content.
Refine the product maturity framework to integrate meaningful documentation steps for new systems.
Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining impeccable project management skills.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience in generating XML-based technical documentation, preferably for DOD.
Proficient in building structured content using XML tools like Xmetal.
Strong project management skills to handle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Eligible for Secret or higher security clearance (US).
Experience with military technical documentation standards such as S1000D and Mil-Std-40051.
Background in creating technical documentation for Naval products preferred.

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