Senior Content Writer, Air Dominance & Strike at Anduril Industries

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

194000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Strategy, Technical Writing, Documentation, Training Development, Project Management, Communication, Editing, Instructional Design, LMS Familiarity, Content Authoring Tools, Subject Matter Expertise, User Feedback Analysis, DoD Standards Compliance, Engineering Collaboration, Knowledge Gap Identification, Autonomous Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The product team partners with chief engineers and program managers to derive a clear and succinct vision of Anduril products and capabilities. As a content strategist, you play a crucial role in ability of our customers and their operators to adopt, train and operate our software and hardware solutions in the battlefield. Because Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth, member’s of Anduril’s product team must be resourceful, creative and eager to take ownership of complex matters. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a talented Content Strategist to support the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Division. The AD&S Division is organized into three primary business lines: Mission Autonomy (“Lattice” for MA), Autonomous Air Power (“Fury” product line), and Advanced Effects (“Barracuda” product line). The ideal candidate will have experience with autonomous system content creation, documentation and training and will possess a Secret clearance, with Top Secret preferred. The position is responsible for the design, development and optimization of operator training and documentation initiatives for key programs across the division. This role ensures that complex technical information is transformed into clear, effective and differentiated onboarding experiences for test pilots, engineers and operators. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Develop and manage a content strategy that supports operator familiarity and onboarding with AD&S software and hardware products Lead technical writing initiatives for AD&S products Collaborate with subject matter experts, program managers, designers and engineers to translate technical data into clear, easily comprehensible training modules and documentation guides Define content architecture, style guides, tone, and information hierarchy across documentation and media (videos, simulations, user manuals, quickstart guides, etc) Partner with engineering and product teams to maintain content accuracy as capabilities evolve Identify knowledge gap and propose new artifacts or updates based on user feedback Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in Air Dominance- specific workflows, ensuring that documentation is grounded in a deep understanding of operational context, engineering and user needs Drive adoption of templates and best practices across contracts and customer engagements Ensure training materials and related engineering documentation meet DoD/FAA/OSHA standards and data classification requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in communications. instructional design, technical writing or a related field 8+ years of experience in content strategy or instructional development for technical or operator focused environments Familiarity with LMS, documentation platforms, and content authoring tools Excellent communication, editing and project management skills Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance You are highly respected amongst your peers and/or counterparts and known as someone who gets things done Location: Based in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington DC PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience developing content strategy or training materials for autonomous systems Aptitude in applying translating technical material to a broad range of audiences (internal developer docs, customer/operator training, third party integrators) Background in aerospace, defense or industrial training programs Secret or Top Secret Clearance US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and managing a content strategy to support operator onboarding with AD&S products and leading technical writing initiatives. Collaboration with subject matter experts and engineering teams is essential to ensure documentation is clear and effective.