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S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology ... ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and ...

S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology ... ABOUT THE JOB As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and ...

Your work will directly support military systems development by capturing complex information and ... Experience in Technical Writing of manuals, MLA Format, MIL Standard preferred * Must be able to ...

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and updating a variety of technical and ... Your work will directly support military systems development by capturing complex information and ...

Technical Writer

Cockeysville, MD · On-site

$71.40 - $107/hr

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Your work will directly support military systems development by capturing complex information and ... Experience in Technical Writing of manuals, MLA Format, MIL Standard preferred * Must be able to ...

Technical Writer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Researches and writes technical content supporting specialized military equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, IT equipment and software. Edits and updates existing technical content in a fast ...

Your work will directly support military systems development by capturing complex information and ... Experience in Technical Writing of manuals, MLA Format, MIL Standard preferred * Must be able to ...

Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible ... Military or technical field service experience. Experience developing S1000D and MIL-STD-40051 ...

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How much do military technical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for military technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a military technical writer?

A Military Technical Writer creates, edits, and maintains technical documents for military systems, equipment, and procedures. They translate complex technical information into clear manuals, reports, and guides for military personnel and contractors. This role requires knowledge of military standards, technical writing principles, and often security clearance. Writers collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and defense organizations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with military terminology are essential.

What types of documents does a military technical writer typically create, and who are the main audiences?

Military Technical Writers typically develop manuals, standard operating procedures, maintenance guides, technical specifications, and training materials for military equipment or systems. The main audiences for these documents include service members, engineers, maintenance personnel, and sometimes civilian contractors who need precise and reliable instructions. Writers often work closely with technical experts and project managers to ensure the content is accurate and user-friendly. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all documentation aligns with security protocols and military standards, supporting safe and effective operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a military technical writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Military Technical Writer, you need strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand and translate complex technical information, often supported by a degree in English, technical communications, or a related field. Familiarity with document management tools, military standards (such as MIL-STD), and specialized software like Adobe FrameMaker or MS Visio is typically required. Excellent collaboration, research ability, and adaptability are valuable soft skills for producing accurate, clear documentation and working with subject matter experts. These skills are essential for ensuring high-quality technical documents that meet strict security and compliance requirements within military environments.

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Technical Writer, Autonomous Airpower

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

Ashville, OH • On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Anduril

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Based on 75,990 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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 TEAM
Anduril's Mission Success team is a cross-functional group that partners with every business line and supports all products that Anduril builds. Our responsibilities include product operations, training and adoption, and user documentation. We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain user documentation across our diverse business lines. We believe that the quality of our documentation should reflect the quality of products, which are world-class.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Technical Writer, your mission is to partner with our numerous product and operations teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation on how to use Anduril products. You will do whatever it takes to organize our engineering and program delivery functions in this mission. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, operations, and various subject matter experts to understand our products, identify user workflows, and use documentation to close the gap. As such, the technical Writer will play a foundational role in setting the bar for tone, voice, and quality across our written artifacts.
With Anduril's focus on defense and national security, user 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 operate systems as easy and seamless as possible, with exceptionally well written and presented artifacts.
You will identify relevant stakeholders and lead them through a documentation roadmap with established key milestones and targets. You will engage subject matter experts at the right time, and you will guide them towards a finished user-facing document that plainly meets customer needs. Finally, you will work with our account teams to ensure that contract deliverables are accurate, on-time, and in the right format.
Written content artifacts under this charter may include things like: technical manuals, operational manuals, maintenance manuals, procedures, checklists, templates, user guides, troubleshooting guides, and release notes. You will partner with account, product, and engineering teams across all phases of product development to ensure users have the right documentation available.
Along with our commercial offerings outlined above, Anduril is pursuing Programs with the GOV, which require documentation in standards such as MIL-STD-40051D, and S1000D, delivered via IADs. Familiarity with these standards and delivery methods, is highly desired.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused. Work with engineering and operations to deliver task, conditions, standard-centric documentation.
  • Evaluate and prioritize tasks required 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.
  • Communicate and help manage expectations. Ensure risks are noted with adequate time, and shared with leadership.
  • Help build a culture of technical documentation by contributing to the living documentation process, ensuring that those that come after you learn from your acquired Anduril experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation.
  • Experience writing technical user-facing documentation.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation.
  • Experience building content in a variety of formats (Word, XML, etc)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Ashville, OH
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards, guidelines, and verbiage (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, etc)
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on technical subjects.
  • Passion for excellent documentation and user experience.
  • Previous experience creating technical documentation in Aerospace and Defense (for DoD).
  • Experience delivering content on fast-paced, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

US Salary Range
$97,000-$129,000 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:
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.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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