Instructional Designer, Manufacturing

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 TEAM

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Learning and Development team plays a critical role in equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to excel in their roles. The L&D team designs, develops, delivers training programs that enhance technical profiecincy, ensure compliance, and support career growth within the organization.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join the team and develop experiential training content for our Production teams. This role is responsible for partnering with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assess training needs, design curriculum, and create engaging, learner- centered content that supports operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a strong background in instructional design, an understanding of manufacturing environments, and the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible and effective learning experiences.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing training function while enhancing our employee’s training experiences. If you are an instructional designer with a passion for creating engaging learning experiences, we would love for you to apply!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and Develop engaging, outcomes-focused training content for a range of delivery methods, including in person, eLearning's, and blended learning solutions.
• Collaborate with SME’s, production supervisors, technician trainers within manufacturing to inform learning objectives and content requirement, and ensure content aligns with operational goals and compliance and safety standards.
• Oversee the instructional design process from initial concept to final implementation, managing timelines and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Create and design a variety of instructional materials, including written documentation, course materials, checklists, and job aids, tailored to the needs of the Manufacturing department.
• Collaborate with external vendors as needed to source, develop, or enhance training solutions.
• Follow internal processes and guidelines to ensure record keeping and data tracking
• Measure training effectiveness, gather learner feedback, and iterate on content to ensure ongoing relevance and impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design, learning design, or related field.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in leading complex training projects from conception to completion.
• Strong visual design ability.
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools and visual design (example: Adobe captivate, Articulate Storyline) and LMS platforms.
• Experience using and administering LMS platforms (Cornerstone preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Driven, motivated, and committed to improvement.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Development, Graphic Design, Communication, or related field.
• Experience working in technical training, software training or manufacturing/production training programs.

US Salary Range$70,000—$105,000 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 compen