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Instructional Content Developer

Anduril

Anduril

Software Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
USD 129k-171k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 29, 2025

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.

Anduril is the world’s fastest-growing defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps the United States and its allies solve their hardest national security challenges by enabling operators to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We have assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have a real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The product team partners with chief engineers and program managers to derive a clear and succinct vision of Anduril products and capabilities. As an instructional content developer, you play a crucial role in ability of our customers and their operators to adopt, train and operate our software and hardware solutions in the battlefield. Because Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth, member’s of Anduril’s product team must be resourceful, creative and eager to take ownership of complex matters.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Anduril is seeking a talented Instructional Content Developer to support Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Division. The AD&S Division is organized into three primary business lines: Mission Autonomy (“Lattice” for MA), Autonomous Air Power (“Fury” product line), and Advanced Effects (“Barracuda” product line).

This position bridges engineering, instructional design, and media production - transforming complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience crafting engaging instructional content and experiences for autonomous systems and will possess a Secret clearance, with Top Secret preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Design end-to-end learning experiences - from needs analysis to delivery - using modern instructional and UX principles.
  • Develop scenario and video-driven eLearning videos aligned to user roles.
  • Drive the full training video lifecycle - concept development, scripting, production, and editing.
  • Collaborate with a small (but nimble) training team to define a modern, effective role-based training curriculum for AD&S products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, technical communication or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in interaction or video-based educational or instructional content creation for technical, autonomous, or operator focused environments.
  • Proven experience executing the entire video production process - concept development, scripting, production, and editing.
  • Mastery of Adobe Premier and Adobe Creative Suite tools.
  • Excellent communication, video production and project management skills.
  • You are highly respected amongst your peers and/or counterparts and known as someone who gets things done.
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
  • Location: Based in Costa Mesa or Washington DC
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating video-based learning is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent technical writing and visual storytelling skills.
  • Experience working with engineers or SMEs in high-technology domains (autonomous systems, robotics or aerospace preferred)
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and learning development tools.
  • Secret or Top Secret Clearance

US Salary Range
$129,000$171,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
  • Mental Health Resources: 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.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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