[Hiring] Sr. Manager, Defense Tech Marketing & Communications @Redwire

Role Description

Redwire Space, Inc is seeking a Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications to lead marketing strategy and execution for its Defense Tech business, including Stalker and Penguin uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and Octopus electro-optical and infrared sensors. As the primary Marketing and Communications partner to the Defense Tech leadership team, this individual will shape how customers understand the portfolio, develop differentiated product positioning, and turn business priorities into marketing campaigns that support growth in U.S. and international defense markets.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role that combines strategic business partnership, product marketing, and integrated marketing and communications execution. The Sr. Manager will own the development and execution of Redwire’s Defense Tech marketing plan, translating business objectives, customer needs, and competitive insights into actionable strategies, campaigns, and deliverables. The role requires someone equally comfortable advising senior executives, developing marketing strategy, and rolling up their sleeves to execute tactical initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong strategic judgment with exceptional execution discipline. They will be highly detail-oriented, responsive, organized, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-moving environment. They must anticipate the needs of senior leaders, communicate progress and risks clearly, exercise sound judgment, and deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of B2B and B2G marketing within defense and aerospace, including product marketing, competitive positioning, and connecting technical capabilities with operator needs and customer acquisition priorities. They will collaborate closely with Business Development, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and the broader Marketing and Communications organization to advance Redwire’s domestic and international defense priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, or a related discipline, including significant experience within defense, aerospace, or another complex technology sector.
• Experienced partnering with senior business leaders to develop and execute marketing strategies that align with business objectives, drive growth, and support market expansion.
• Deep product marketing experience, including developing differentiated positioning and messaging, translating complex technical capabilities into compelling customer value propositions, and creating marketing and sales enablement content that drives engagement and demand.
• Experience developing and executing integrated B2B and B2G campaigns for government, commercial, and industry audiences.
• Strong understanding of the defense ecosystem, including military customer needs, government acquisition environments, industry partners, policy considerations, and competitive dynamics in U.S. and international markets.
• Advanced project management experience and organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, manage interdependencies, and deliver on time with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate highly technical information for customer, executive, policy, investor, and general industry audiences.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, agencies, vendors, or other contributors toward shared outcomes while remaining actively involved in execution.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally in support of business priorities.

Requirements

• Experience supporting a defense contractor, unmanned systems company, sensor or autonomy provider, systems integrator, or government defense organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a record of producing accurate, polished work and maintaining quality across multiple concurrent priorities.
• Demonstrated responsiveness, urgency, and follow-through, including the ability to anticipate needs, identify potential obstacles, communicate risks early, and close the loop on commitments.
• Strong executive presence and interpersonal judgment, with the ability to build credibility, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Direct experience marketing to or communicating with U.S. military services, special operations organizations, allied defense ministries, or other defense customers and acquisition stakeholders.
• Experience spanning multiple marketing and communications disciplines, including product marketing, public relations, executive communications, digital marketing, events, and brand strategy.
• Familiarity with international partnerships, export controls, government contracting environments, and communications sensitivities associated with national security programs.
• Established relationships with relevant defense industry associations, media outlets, conference organizers, and other defense-sector stakeholders.
• Experience managing marketing budgets, agencies, vendors, performance dashboards, and media or marketing analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000/yr. - $180,000/yr. (Salary may be realigned based on the location)
• Highly competitive benefits package.
• Commitment to core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.