Technical Documentation Illustrator

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Technical Documentation Illustrator

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Join Anduril’s Deployments team as a Technical Illustrator, where you will create and revise high-quality technical illustrations for mission-critical defense programs. You’ll work closely with engineers and program stakeholders to translate complex mechanical and electrical concepts into clear visuals using tools like PTC IsoDraw and Adobe Creative Suite. Your responsibilities include defining S1000D compliant illustration standards, developing 2D and 3D content, and maintaining a reusable graphics asset library. Ideal candidates have at least three years of experience in aerospace or defense industries, proficiency with technical publication tools, and the ability to interpret engineering data accurately. Experience with DoD programs and regulated documentation environments is preferred.

Skills

PTC IsoDraw RapidAuthor Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop CAD S1000D MIL-STD-40051 Arbortext Teamcenter PLM Oxygen CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards.
  • Develop and maintain illustration style guides for technical documentation.
  • Create and revise 2D and 3D content using Rapid Illustrator for defense documents.
  • Interpret engineering drawings to produce accurate illustrations for maintenance manuals.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure illustrations comply with MIL-STD and program guidelines.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience as a technical illustrator in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
  • Proficiency with PTC IsoDraw/Rapid Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
  • Experience supporting DoD programs and working in regulated documentation environments.
  • Ability to interpret engineering source data including drawings, models, and specifications.
  • Develop and maintain illustration style guides and advise on technical standards for illustrations.
  • Create and revise 2D and 3D content using Rapid Illustrator for defense documents (IETMs, manuals).
  • Collaborate with technical writers and engineers to ensure accurate and compliant visual content.

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