Technical Writer, Fighter Aircraft Data Module

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / 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 Writer, Fighter Aircraft Data Module

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Join Anduril’s Deployments Tech Writing team as a senior Technical Writer on the Fury Team, where you will develop and deliver critical documentation for high-profile government projects. Your role involves generating, reviewing, and editing S1000D data modules in Siemens Rapid Author to ensure accurate and user-friendly technical manuals, operational guides, and maintenance procedures. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, operations, and subject matter experts to understand product intricacies and create comprehensive documentation that meets contractual requirements. Essential skills include experience building DOD-focused content in XML and a Secret security clearance; familiarity with S1000D data modules and MIL-STD-3048 standards is preferred, as well as military aviation service and agile environment document management expertise.

Skills

Siemens_Rapid_Author S1000D XML MIL_STD_3048 Agile CI/CD

What you'll do

Generate, review, and edit S1000D data modules in Siemens Rapid Author.
Manage risks and communicate effectively about changes and potential issues.
Collaborate with engineers, operations, and subject matter experts to understand products.
Develop user-facing documentation that meets customer needs and contractual requirements.
Create various technical documents including manuals, procedures, checklists, and guides.

What we're looking for

Experience building DOD-focused content in XML
Secret security clearance required
Proficient in generating, reviewing, and editing S1000D data modules
Strong communication skills for managing risk and providing thorough updates
Military exposure and experience with military technical documentation standards
Prior military aviation service preferred
Experience documenting software release content in an Agile environment

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