Technical Writer, Defense Hardware & Systems
Core
Create and maintain user-facing documentation (manuals, guides, procedures) for Anduril's defense hardware and AI-powered systems to ensure front-line operators can effectively use the technology.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (Defense Systems)
Builds
User documentation for defense hardware, AI command and control systems, and government programs
Domain
Defense technology, AI, autonomous systems, military operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical documentation generation, engineering documentation interpretation, multi-format content creation (Word, XML), stakeholder management, documentation roadmap planning, contract deliverable formatting
Preferred skills
Military technical documentation standards (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D), Aerospace/Defense industry experience, complex project management
Technologies
XML, Word, IADs
Responsibilities
Generate, review, and edit user-focused task and standard-centric documentation; Evaluate and prioritize documentation tasks to support product efforts; Communicate and manage stakeholder expectations regarding documentation risks and timelines; Build a culture of technical documentation by contributing to living documentation processes; Partner with account teams to ensure contract deliverables are accurate and on-time
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC