Senior Technical Writer
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As a Senior Technical Writer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for creating and managing user-focused documentation for defense technology products. This role involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure that documentation is accurate, accessible, and meets the needs of government customers. You will lead documentation projects, engage with stakeholders, and produce various technical artifacts, all while maintaining high standards of quality and clarity.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of demonstrated excellence generating XML-based technical documentation, preferably in a DoD space.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation (e.g., schematics, CAD, or engineering drawings).
- Experience building MIL-STD-40051 compliant content (highly prefer hands-on experience using Raytheon EAGLE / EPS).
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on explaining highly technical subjects simply.
- Must thrive with autonomy and responsibility, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines with impeccable project-management skills.
- Passion for excellent documentation, technical accuracy, and user experience.
Nice to have
- Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards, guidelines, and verbiage (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, etc.).
- Previous experience creating technical documentation for DoD hardware and software products.
- Experience with Siemens RapidAuthor.
- Experience documenting software UIs in an Agile environment.
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
Worth weighing
- Role requires on-site presence in Costa Mesa, CA with relocation assistance provided.
- No specific salary details provided beyond a range, which may vary based on several factors.
- The position may involve pre-employment and randomized substance screening.
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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