Instructional Design Professional Job

Instructional Designer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
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.
We are seeking a talented and innovative Instructional Designer to join the Test & Evaluation Training team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling and effective visual content that supports the delivery of training materials and enhances learning experiences for diverse audiences. You will collaborate with instructional designers, trainers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to develop engaging training content in a variety of formats. Your work will contribute to the success of our training programs by translating complex concepts into visually engaging and accessible materials.
Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, product teams, operators, maintainers, and pilots to identify training requirements and define clear learning outcomes.
Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and align training programs with business objectives.
Design and develop curriculum frameworks, course outlines, evaluation, and instructional materials using the ADDIE and Kirkpatrick models, and other instructional design methodologies.
Create content for blended learning formats including instructor-led training (ILT), e-learning modules, job aids, and hands-on practicals in support of both Train-the-Trainer and direct-to-customer deliverables
Incorporate adult learning theory and industry best practices to drive knowledge retention, engagement, and performance outcomes.
Partner with content creators, trainers, and other Training Team members to ensure programs are effectively delivered and assessed.
Maintain version control, documentation standards, and compliance with internal training systems and platforms.
Assist in the refinement of learner-facing training materials, including Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, Figma, and other presentation platforms.
Assist in creating templates and visual standards to ensure consistency across all training products.
Travel to test sites to observe, capture content, and validate that materials match reality.
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Design Systems, Multimedia Design, or a related field.

• 3+ years of professional instructional design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design styles and projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Kirkpatrick) and adult learning principles to create effective training programs.
• Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms) and experience creating SCORM or xAPI-compliant content.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, learning objectives development, and course evaluation strategies.
• Proficiency with content creation and editing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Experience in the defense, aerospace, or highly regulated technical industry, with an understanding of complex technical products and training requirements.
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), including content integration and reporting.
Experience with video editing or multimedia production tools (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects) to support blended learning solutions.
S. military training programs, including their standards and operational constraints.
S. export controlled information or facilities.
Top Secret security clearance
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; Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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