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Learning and Development Instructional Designer, Quality

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 112000 - 149000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Quality team is responsible for building and sustaining the quality management systems that ensure Andurils defense products meet the highest standards of reliability safety and regulatory compliance. Guided by AS9100 and ISO 9001 frameworks the team establishes the processes training and continuous-improvement culture required to deliver mission-critical hardware and software to the warfighter. As Anduril scales production and introduces new product lines the Quality organization plays a foundational role in making sure every unit that leaves the factory performs exactly as designedbecause in defense quality is not negotiable.

ABOUT THE JOB
The Quality team is expanding its training and workforce development capability to keep pace with Andurils rapid growth across manufacturing engineering and field operations. We are looking for a Senior Training Content Designer to join our team in Costa Mesa this role you will own the design development and continuous improvement of training content that enables employees suppliers and cross-functional partners to meet AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and Anduril-specific requirements. You will translate complex quality management system (QMS) processes into clear engaging and measurable learning experiencesspanning eLearning modules instructor-led workshops quick-reference guides and on-the-job training materials. This will require deep instructional design expertise a strong grasp of defense-industry quality standards and the ability to collaborate across engineering manufacturing and compliance teams. If you are someone who thrives at the intersection of quality systems and adult learning can turn dense regulatory content into something people actually want to complete and gets energized by building training programs from the ground up in a fast-moving environment then this role is for you.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Design and develop role-based training curricula aligned to AS9100 ISO 9001 and internal quality management system requirements ensuring content is accurate current and audit-ready.
  • Conduct training needs analyses across manufacturing engineering supply chain and field operations to identify knowledge gaps and prioritize content development.
  • Create multi-format learning assetsincluding eLearning modules instructor-led training packages standard operating procedure (SOP) guides video walkthroughs and job aidstailored to diverse learner audiences.
  • Partner with Quality Engineers Manufacturing Engineers and Compliance leads to translate process changes corrective actions and nonconformance trends into updated training content.
  • Establish and maintain a training content lifecycle management process including version control periodic review cadences and retirement workflows.
  • Define and track training effectiveness metrics (e.g. assessment pass rates time-to-competency audit finding reduction) and use data to iterate on content and delivery methods.
  • Support internal and external quality audits by providing training records demonstrating curriculum traceability and addressing audit findings related to workforce competency.
  • Evaluate and recommend training delivery platforms (LMS/LXP) and authoring tools that scale with Andurils growth and meet defense-industry documentation requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 58 years of experience in instructional design training content development or learning experience design with at least 2 years supporting quality manufacturing or regulated environments.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 ISO 9001 or comparable aerospace and defense quality management standards and how they translate into workforce competency requirements.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise Cornerstone Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems.
  • Strong ability to distill complex technical or regulatory content into clear learner-centered materials for audiences ranging from production operators to senior engineers.
  • Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration skills with experience managing multiple content development efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined under ITAR) and eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

US Salary Range

$112000 - $149000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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