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Anduril Anduril

Technical Writer, Intelligence Systems

Reston, Virginia, United States
Full Time On-site

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<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM&nbsp;</h3> <p>Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.</p> <h3>ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Technical Writer, your mission is to work with and capture technical artifacts from engineering project teams. You will deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on material both for internal use and external customer delivery. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and various subject matter experts to understand the lifecycle of complex projects, identify knowledge and information gaps, and use documentation to close the gap. You may act as an editor to material written by engineers or work to incorporate specific inputs from the engineering team into more comprehensive documents. As such, the technical writer will play a foundational role in raising and setting the bar for tone, voice, and quality across our written artifacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">With Anduril’s focus on defense and national security, documentation plays a critical role in ensuring front-line operators know how to leverage the “arsenal of democracy.” Your mission is to make the process of learning how to understand and operate systems as easy and seamless as possible, with exceptionally written and presented artifacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will identify relevant stakeholders and lead them through a documentation roadmap with established key milestones and targets. This will require an in-depth understanding of which engineers are relevant to documentation, and what an organized effort toward collaboration entails. You are to ensure that stakeholders are engaged at the right time, and you will guide them towards a polished and finished document that plainly meets customer needs. Finally, you will also work with Program Management to ensure contract deliverables are completed on-time and to a standard of excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;Written content artifacts under this charger may include: requirement documentation, technical manuals, operational manuals, maintenance manuals, procedures, checklists, templates, user guides, troubleshooting guides, and release notes. You will partner with account and engineering teams across all phases of development to ensure users have the right documentation available.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h4> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused – whoever that user may be. Work with engineering and operations to deliver documentation of a consistently high-quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW17120980 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17120980 BCX0">Contribute to Anduril’s technical writing toolkit - working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17120980 BCX0">and also</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17120980 BCX0"> relevant software tool procurement through definition requirements for things like authoring and publishing tools</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17120980 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17120980 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW17120980 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0">Evaluate and prioritize tasks </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0"> to successfully support product documentation efforts and keep them on track. Help drive the best decision for the company by using a data-driven approach and consider input from stakeholders to ensure well-informed decisions. You should be prepared to fill gaps that </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0">represent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0"> risks to the documentation roadmap</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34014520 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW34014520 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW17120980 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW34014520 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0">Communicate and help manage expectations. Ensure risks are noted with adequate time, mitigations are </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0">identified</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0">, and resources are </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0">allocated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214846727 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW214846727 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW17120980 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW34014520 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW214846727 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267655603 BCX0">Help build a culture of technical documentation by creating process and training for others to contribute content</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267655603 BCX0">.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">3</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">+ years of</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">demonstrate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0"> excellence generating technical documentation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0"> with a portfolio of work ready to</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">showcas</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW66027978 BCX0"> your talent and skills.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="TextRun SCXW198773754 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198773754 BCX0">Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198773754 BCX0"> and working with engineers to complete writing tasks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198773754 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW198773754 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="EOP SCXW198773754 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW182102756 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW182102756 BCX0">Experience building content in a variety of content authoring tools</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW182102756 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW182102756 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></li> <li><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="EOP SCXW198773754 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW182102756 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW140538897 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140538897 BCX0">Strong communication</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140538897 BCX0"> (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on technical subjects</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140538897 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW140538897 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="EOP SCXW198773754 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW182102756 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW140538897 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW248420454 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW248420454 BCX0">Must thrive with autonomy and responsibility, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW248420454 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span class="EOP SCXW66027978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="EOP SCXW198773754 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW182102756 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW140538897 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW248420454 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW120287176 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW120287176 BCX0">Passion for excellent documentation and user experience</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW120287176 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW120287176 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li>Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph</li> </ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW144798456 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW144798456 BCX0">Experience writing technical user-facing documentation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW144798456 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW144798456 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Previous experience creating technical documentation for Defense and Intelligence clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$113,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$149,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Healthcare Benefits&nbsp;</span></strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">US Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">UK &amp; AUS Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">IE Roles:</span></strong> <span data-contrast="none">We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Income Protection</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Generous time off</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Highly competitive PTO plans with </span><span data-contrast="none">a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver &amp; Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Family Planning &amp; Parenting Support:</span></strong> <span data-contrast="none">Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Mental Health Resources:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Professional Development:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Annual reimbursement for professional development</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Commuter Benefits:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Relocation Assistance:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Available depending on role eligibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Retirement Savings Plan</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">US Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">UK &amp; IE Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Pension plan with employer match.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">AUS Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Superannuation plan.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>