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Curriculum Developer

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana, CA

  • $132,000–$175,000 per year
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About the role

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 JOB

Anduril Industries is seeking a Curriculum Developer to join our Training team to support our product operations, mission execution, and maintenance training programs, with a key focus on our Tactical Effects business lines.

This role is critical to scaling internal knowledge, enabling product readiness, educating warfighters and domestic/allied customers, and aligning team capabilities with our mission-driven work. The Curriculum Developer will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), flight test teams, trainers, and engineers across our unmanned systems portfolios to analyze, design, develop, and occasionally deliver training programs. Additionally, you will partner directly with Business Development (BD) to help define and scope training requirements for RFP proposals and new deal-making efforts.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Collaborate with SMEs, flight operators, systems engineers, and product teams across the Tactical Effects business line to identify training requirements and define clear learning outcomes.
  • Partner with Business Development (BD) and Capture teams to help define training requirements, build out courses of instruction (COIs), and contribute curriculum scope for RFPs, solicitations, and proposal efforts.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and align training programs with operational military/customer objectives.
  • Design and develop curriculum frameworks, course outlines, evaluations, and instructional materials using ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, and other instructional design methodologies.
  • Translate complex, technical UAS information; such as autonomous mission planning, ground control interfaces, payload integration, and field-level maintenance, into engaging and digestible learning experiences.
  • Create content for blended learning formats including instructor-led training (ILT), e-learning modules, job aids, and hands-on practical flight/field evolutions supporting internal training, Train-the-Trainer (T3) and end-user deliverables.
  • Incorporate adult learning theory and industry best practices to drive knowledge retention, tactical operational proficiency, and safety.
  • Partner with content creators, flight trainers, and other Training Team members to ensure programs are effectively delivered, flight-line validated, and assessed.
  • Maintain version control, documentation standards, and compliance with internal training systems and platforms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or technical training program management, ideally in a defense, aerospace, robotics, or hardware/software environment.
  • Proven ability to partner with technical and operational SMEs (engineers, pilots/operators, maintainers) to extract and organize information into structured learning paths.
  • Strong knowledge of instructional design models and frameworks, including ADDIE, SAM, Gagné’s, Merrill’s, and adult learning theories.
  • Experience developing training content for diverse modalities (ILT, vILT, eLearning, tactical performance support tools, hands-on field practicals).
  • Ability to support the proposal lifecycle by scoping training frameworks and technical deliverables for customer proposals.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly iterating environment.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills with high attention to detail in technical documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Direct familiarity with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/sUAS), loitering munitions, autonomous robotics, tactical mission payloads, or related military systems.
  • Prior experience working with or within the Department of Defense (DoD), military flight operations, or defense-contracting training environments.
  • Experience using authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, TechSmith Camtasia, or similar.
  • Experience developing effective, learner-centered solutions that go beyond traditional slide-based instruction (e.g., simulator-based training, interactive 3D/AR/VR, blended field-lab environments).
  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training tracking tools.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Technical Communication, Aerospace/Engineering, or related field.
US Salary Range
$132,000—$175,000 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:
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  • 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.

 

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