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Technical Documentation Illustrator

Anduril Industries

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United States , Costa Mesa

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IT - Software Development

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129000.00 - 171000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a Technical Illustrator to support mission-critical defense programs by developing high-quality technical illustrations used in maintenance, operations, and training documentation. This role create and revise 2D illustrations and 3D content across Anduril products within the Deployments Technical Writing function. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience creating authoring standard-compliant (S1000D, MIL-STD-40051) illustrations and thrives in fast paced, Engineering-driven environments. The role will define how engineering data is translated into accurate scalable, and reusable visual content that supports mission success, rapid iteration, and future government contracts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and implement S1000D compliant illustration standards across technical documentation
  • Advise technical writers and illustrators on appropriate graphic type (procedural, descriptive, parts)
  • Develop and maintain illustration style guides
  • Create and revise 2D and 3D content using Rapid Illustrator in support of defense docs (IETMs, manuals, training manuals)
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, source data and redlines to produce accurate illustrations
  • Develop exploded views, parts, breakdowns, installations/removal graphics and system schematics
  • Ensure illustrations comply with S1000D. MIL-STD, and program specific style guides
  • Collaborate with technical writers to align graphics with procedural content
  • Manage illustrations revisions through configuration control and document change processes
  • Maintain and contribute to a reusable graphics asset library
  • Support reviews with engineering, QA, and program stakeholders

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience as a technical illustrator in aerospace, defense, or government contracting
  • Proficiency with PTC IsoDraw/ Rapid Author/ Rapid Illustrator
  • Experience supporting DoD programs and working in regulated documentation environments
  • Ability to interpret engineering source data (drawings, models, specifications)
  • Experience working with technical publication tools (Arbortext, Rapid Author, Cortona)
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have:

  • Prior work in DOD programs such as fighter aircraft
  • Experience working with a Teamcenter PLM environment
  • Experience working with technical pubs tools such as Arbortext, Oxygen, RapidAuthor
  • Active DoD security clearance
  • Experience in utilizing CAD models as source data for illustration
  • Experience creating interactive 3D animations
  • Experience creating or maintaining illustration style guides
  • Background in both illustration and authoring
What we offer:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
  • Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees
  • Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
  • Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers
  • Access free mental health resources 24/7
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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