Lead Technical Writer - Maritime DoD Documentation (Costa Mesa)

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Lead Technical Writer to partner with the Maritime Product and Operations teams to deliver accurate, updated documentation for DoD programs. You will organize engineering and program delivery, work with subject matter experts to understand products, map user workflows, and craft clear artifacts.

This role requires 7+ years of XML documentation experience, security clearance eligibility, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of XML-based technical documentation experience, preferably DoD Navy/Maritime.
• Experience reading engineering drawings or CAD documentation.
• Experience building structured content in XML using XMetal/Arbortext or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical subjects simply.
• Autonomous, able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to relocate onsite to Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and edit user-focused documentation with engineering and operations input.
• Write Data Modules in S1000D XML using RapidAuthor.
• Prioritize tasks and manage risks to the documentation roadmap.
• Communicate expectations, identify risks, and allocate resources.
• Help establish processes and training to foster a documentation-focused culture.

Skills

XML documentation

DoD programs

Technical writing

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Autonomy

Education

Experience with DoD/naval/maritime docs

Tools

XMetal

Arbortext

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Lead Technical Writer to partner with the Maritime Product and Operations teams to deliver accurate, updated documentation for DoD programs. You will organize engineering and program delivery, work with subject matter experts to understand products, map user workflows, and craft clear artifacts.

This role requires 7+ years of XML documentation experience, security clearance eligibility, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced defense environment.