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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Curriculum Developer

Instructional Design & Curriculum DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or technical training program management, ideally in a defense, aerospace, robotics, or hardware/software environment.
  • Ability to partner with technical and operational subject matter experts, including engineers, pilots/operators, and 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 instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, e-learning, tactical performance support tools, and 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.
  • Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with high attention to detail in technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, 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 and Capture teams to define training requirements, build courses of instruction, and contribute curriculum scope for RFPs, solicitations, and proposal efforts.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and align training programs with operational military and customer objectives.
  • Design and develop curriculum frameworks, course outlines, evaluations, and instructional materials using ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, and other instructional design methodologies.
  • Translate complex technical unmanned aerial systems information, including autonomous mission planning, ground control interfaces, payload integration, and field-level maintenance, into engaging and accessible learning experiences.
  • Create content for blended learning formats, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, job aids, and hands-on practical flight/field evolutions supporting internal training, Train-the-Trainer, 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct familiarity with unmanned aerial systems, including small unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, autonomous robotics, tactical mission payloads, or related military systems.
  • Prior experience working with or within the Department of Defense, military flight operations, or defense-contracting training environments.
  • Experience using authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, TechSmith Camtasia, or similar tools.
  • Experience developing learner-centered solutions beyond traditional slide-based instruction, such as simulator-based training, interactive 3D/AR/VR, or blended field-lab environments.
  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems and training tracking tools.
  • A bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Technical Communication, Aerospace/Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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