Technical Documentation Illustrator, S1000D

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / 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 · Technical Documentation Illustrator, S1000D

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The Technical Documentation Illustrator at Anduril’s Deployments team is a senior-level role responsible for creating and revising high-quality technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation across various products. This position involves defining S1000D compliant illustration standards, developing 2D and 3D content using tools like PTC IsoDraw and Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborating with engineers to ensure accurate visual representations of complex mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace or defense industries, proficiency with technical publication tools, and a strong background in creating illustrations that comply with S1000D standards and MIL-STD guidelines.

Skills

PTC_IsoDraw Rapid_Author Adobe_Creative_Suite CAD S1000D 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 usable visuals in documentation.

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