Learning and Development Instructional Designer, Quality

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity grants

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Learning and Development Instructional Designer to design, develop, and continuously improve training content that meets AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and Anduril-specific requirements.

You will translate complex QMS processes into engaging, measurable learning experiences—spanning eLearning modules, instructor-led workshops, SOPs, and on-the-job training materials—collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of instructional design experience in regulated environments such as manufacturing or defense.
• Familiar with AS9100, ISO 9001 and translating regulatory requirements into training.
• Proficient with eLearning authoring tools and LMSs.
• Able to distill complex technical content into learner-centered materials.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop role-based training curricula aligned to AS9100, ISO 9001, and internal QMS requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and field operations.
• Create multi-format learning assets—eLearning, instructor-led training, SOPs, videos, job aids.

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning development

Quality/regulatory training

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

LMS/LXP platforms

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 JOB

The Quality team is expanding its training and workforce development capability to keep pace with Anduril's rapid growth across manufacturing, engineering, and field operations. We are looking for a Learning and Development Instructional Designer to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will own the design, development, and continuous improvement of training content that enables employees, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to meet AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and Anduril-specific requirements. You will translate complex quality management system (QMS) processes into clear, engaging, and measurable learning experiences—spanning eLearning modules, instructor-led workshops, quick-reference guides, and on-the-job training materials. This will require deep instructional design expertise, a strong grasp of defense-industry quality standards, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and compliance teams. If you are someone who thrives at the intersection of quality systems and adult learning, can turn dense regulatory content into something people actually want to complete, and gets energized by building training programs from the ground up in a fast-moving environment, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and develop role-based training curricula aligned to AS9100, ISO 9001, and internal quality management system requirements, ensuring content is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Conduct training needs analyses across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and field operations to identify knowledge gaps and prioritize content development.
• Create multi-format learning assets—including eLearning modules, instructor-led training packages, standard operating procedure (SOP) guides, video walkthroughs, and job aids—tailored to diverse learner audiences.
• Partner with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Compliance leads to translate process changes, corrective actions, and nonconformance trends into updated training content.
• Establish and maintain a training content lifecycle management process, including version control, periodic review cadences, and retirement workflows.
• Define and track training effectiveness metrics (e.g., assessment pass rates, time-to-competency, audit finding reduction) and use data to iterate on content and delivery methods.
• Support internal and external quality audits by providing training records, demonstrating curriculum traceability, and addressing audit findings related to workforce competency.
• Evaluate and recommend training delivery platforms (LMS/LXP) and authoring tools that scale with Anduril's growth and meet defense-industry documentation requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–8 years of experience in instructional design, training content development, or learning experience design, with at least 2 years supporting quality, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or comparable aerospace and defense quality management standards and how they translate into workforce competency requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Cornerstone, Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems.
• Strong ability to distill complex technical or regulatory content into clear, learner-centered materials for audiences ranging from production operators to senior engineers.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration skills, with experience managing multiple content development efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined under ITAR) and eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

US Salary Range

$112,000 — $149,000 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: For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.