Senior Technical Writer: Advanced Missiles & Defense Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off and caregiver leave

Professional development reimbursement

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California seeks a Technical Writer to produce user-friendly documentation for military technology. The role involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams to develop manuals, guides, and other artifacts ensuring that operators understand how to utilize the systems effectively. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in technical documentation and be qualified to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range and top-tier benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation.
• Experience writing technical user-facing documentation.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and edit user-focused documentation.
• Evaluate and prioritize tasks for product documentation.
• Communicate and help manage expectations with leadership.

Skills

Technical documentation generation

Reading and interpreting engineering documentation

Strong communication skills

User experience focus

Tools

Word

XML

Job description

A leading defense technology company in California seeks a Technical Writer to produce user-friendly documentation for military technology. The role involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams to develop manuals, guides, and other artifacts ensuring that operators understand how to utilize the systems effectively. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in technical documentation and be qualified to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range and top-tier benefits are offered.