Swarm Aero
Head of Marketing
$200K–$245K
Oxnard · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in marketing or brand, including time as an early marketer at a high-growth startup.
- Visa sponsorship
- ITAR eligibility required: applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Build and lead Swarm Aero’s marketing function, shaping the company’s brand and communications around its autonomous aircraft and swarm command-and-control software.
What you'll do
- Define the company’s identity and translate complex technology into clear stories for varied audiences; lead internal communications and employer brand.
- Own launches, announcements, milestones, defense-event presence, media relations, and leadership preparation; manage agency partners.
- Build the marketing function, including its tools, budget, vendors, processes, and future hires.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in marketing or brand, including early-marketer experience at a high-growth startup where you built rather than inherited.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Ability to be onsite in Oxnard, CA as needed and travel to industry events and DC as needed.
- Meet ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Nice to have
- Experience with DoD, defense procurement, or government affairs.
- Network across defense media, industry associations, or DC; experience building a marketing function from zero.
Pay
$200K – $245K USD base salary
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