Technical Writer, Defense Hardware & Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $100k

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $146,125–$205,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 Writer, Defense Hardware & Systems

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Join our dedicated team as a Technical Writer specializing in defense hardware and systems, where you will play a crucial role in creating comprehensive documentation for complex military equipment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing user manuals, technical guides, and safety protocols to ensure clear communication of critical information to end-users and maintenance teams. You must possess strong writing skills, an understanding of engineering principles, and the ability to work with sophisticated hardware systems. Preferred qualifications include experience in a related field and familiarity with tools like Confluence, JIRA, and Adobe FrameMaker. This role demands a Top Secret security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the projects, which involve cutting-edge defense technologies at large scale.

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What you'll do

Develop technical documentation for defense hardware and systems.
Ensure all documents comply with security clearance requirements.
Create user manuals, guides, and other instructional materials.
Update existing documentation to reflect changes in technology.
Collaborate on cross-functional projects involving military equipment.

What we're looking for

Must have Top Secret security clearance
Strong technical writing skills required
Experience in defense hardware and systems necessary
Ability to create detailed documentation for complex systems
Familiarity with military standards and regulations preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills essential

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