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.
Anduril’s Mission Success team is a cross-functional group that partners with every business line and supports all products that Anduril builds. Our responsibilities include product operations, training and adoption, and user documentation. We are seeking an experienced technical writer to create and maintain user documentation across our diverse business lines. We believe that the quality of our documentation should reflect the quality of products, which are world-class.
As a Technical Writing Systems Administrator, you will collaborate closely with our Technical Documentation and technology teams to define and develop content management system initiatives related to our RapidAuthor for Teamcenter system. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our documentation and content management processes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Lead system configuration and development directions, performing data management
- Providing user guides for new or modified
- Cross-functional collaboration with IT, software, PLM, and contractor teams
- Develop the architecture of software solutions, reuse objects, and develop
- Design and build system architectures, extending existing system
- Develop content management system and authoring system files within Teamcenter for functions like Cortona3D admin objects, S1000D BREX and info code structures.
- Analyze system requirements and provide maintenance and services for sustaining
- Design and build technical publications delivery mechanisms for end-
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of experience in technical writing systems architecture, system programming, or
- 2 years of experience with CCMS and XML database
- At least 2 years of experience working with the S1000D
- Proficiency in Teamcenter, RapidAuthor, and large language
- Expertise in XML, XSLT, XQuery, Xpath, XSLfo, and XML
- Experience creating XML stylesheets and working with content publishing
- Strong communication skills, capable of working independently and in cross-group collaborative
- Strongly desired experience in work involving DOD programs of record, or relevant experience working for a DOD
Technical Aptitude:
- Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and understand system dependencies and communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills, able to communicate effectively with ownership Mentality
- Take full responsibility for achieving Anduril’s mission, continuously seeking relationship building
- Build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring effective collaboration and customer mission mindset
- Prioritize the mission and customer needs, actively seeking to understand and exceed
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.
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Anduril Costa Mesa, California, USA Office
Anduril HQ is located in sunny Costa Mesa, California. Once a working newsroom, printing press and distribution facility for the LA Times, our office — dubbed “The Press” — has robust facilities for software & hardware engineering, business development and mission operations, G&A and more!
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