Instructional Designer, RapidLearning

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking an instructional designer to create engaging CAD-based digital training content that supports deployment, maintenance, and operation of its advanced defense technologies for internal and external audiences.

You will design and publish interactive modules with RapidLearning for Teamcenter, collaborate with SMEs, refine presentation materials, ensure SCORM/xAPI and LMS compatibility, and help advance immersive training experiences across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing training content in engineering, technical, or defense environments.
• Proven expertise with RapidLearning for Teamcenter.
• Experience creating 3D CAD graphics, models, animations, and other technical training visuals.
• Understanding of instructional design, adult learning theory, and digital accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, and LMS integration best practices.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and publish interactive CAD-based procedural training modules using Cortona3D/Siemens RapidLearning for Teamcenter, ensuring compatibility with S1000D documentation format and SCORM/xAPI standards.
• Create high-quality graphics, animations, and media assets using Teamcenter or NX tools within the Siemens suite.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Developers, Training and Adoption Managers, and subject-matter experts to storyboard and script course content aligned to learning objectives and outcomes.
• Assist in refining learner-facing training materials, including Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, Figma, and other presentation platforms.
• Test and troubleshoot eLearning files for functionality, responsiveness, and LMS compatibility.
• Maintain project documentation, file organization, and version control across all content assets in accordance with the Training Experience team guidelines.
• Assist in creating templates and visual standards to ensure consistency across all training products.
• Support continuous improvement of digital content by analyzing learner feedback, LMS data, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to innovation in immersive or interactive training experiences, including potential integration with simulations, AR/VR, and other experiential learning platforms.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Digital accessibility standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Technical Writing, Digital Media, Education Technology, or a related field

Tools

RapidLearning for Teamcenter

3D CAD graphics tools

SCORM/xAPI

LMS integration

Job description

Instructional Designer, RapidLearning

Costa Mesa, California, United States

About the Job

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The role is to create engaging, effective digital training content that supports deployment, maintenance, and operation of Anduril’s advanced technology products for both internal and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and publish interactive CAD‑based procedural training modules using Cortona3D/Siemens RapidLearning for Teamcenter, ensuring compatibility with S1000D documentation format and SCORM/xAPI standards.
• Create high‑quality graphics, animations, and media assets using Teamcenter or NX tools within the Siemens suite.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Developers, Training and Adoption Managers, and subject‑matter experts to storyboard and script course content aligned to learning objectives and outcomes.
• Assist in refining learner‑facing training materials, including Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, Figma, and other presentation platforms.
• Test and troubleshoot eLearning files for functionality, responsiveness, and LMS compatibility.
• Maintain project documentation, file organization, and version control across all content assets in accordance with the Training Experience team guidelines.
• Assist in creating templates and visual standards to ensure consistency across all training products.
• Support continuous improvement of digital content by analyzing learner feedback, LMS data, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to innovation in immersive or interactive training experiences, including potential integration with simulations, AR/VR, and other experiential learning platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing training content in an engineering, technical, or defense‑related environment.
• Proven expertise with RapidLearning for Teamcenter.
• Experience with 3D CAD graphics, models, animations, and other technical training visual assets.
• Understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and digital accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, and LMS integration best practices.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple development projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working cross‑functionally with designers, engineers, and trainers.
• Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation and formatting standards, guidelines, and verbiage (MIL‑STD‑40051, S1000D, etc).
• Experience modifying virtual simulator environments using TypeScript, C#, and other Unity‑adjacent frameworks.
• Strong proficiency with motion design skills in Adobe After Effects; experience in Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition is a plus.
• Experience working in or alongside LMS platforms such as Cornerstone Learn.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Technical Writing, Digital Media, Education Technology, or a related field.

Salary

$98,000 - $148,000 USD

The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees, supporting health, recovery, and overall well‑being.