Chief Marketing & Brand Architect – Defense Tech

Swarm Aero; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and paid sick leave

Monthly wellness stipend

Daily catered lunch (office)

Paid parental leave

Direct impact on national security

Collaborative world-class team

Job summary

Swarm Aero seeks a marketing leader to shape and tell its story, both inside the company and to external audiences. You will own brand, internal comms, and press strategy while partnering with the founders to articulate a credible defense-tech narrative.

The role demands a hands-on, scrappy approach and a track record building a function from the ground up. You will work with founders and the CEO, influencing messaging across launches, events, and campaigns, including industry conferences and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing or brand leadership, including early-stage high-growth startups.
• Ability to translate complex DoD/defense tech into clear, compelling stories.
• Proven track record building a marketing function from zero and shaping identity.

Responsibilities

• Define Swarm Aero's identity and voice across all channels and audiences.
• Own launches, programs, partnerships, and major communications moments.
• Lead internal comms to align the team with strategic goals and milestones.
• Build relationships with defense media and manage external partners.
• Partner with founders/CEO to craft credible, bold storytelling without overpromising.
• Shape employer branding to attract top engineers and operators.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Storytelling

Brand identity

Internal comms

Defense/DoD exposure

Executive collaboration

Scrappy execution

Zero-to-one function build

Job description

Swarm Aero seeks a marketing leader to shape and tell its story, both inside the company and to external audiences. You will own brand, internal comms, and press strategy while partnering with the founders to articulate a credible defense-tech narrative.

The role demands a hands-on, scrappy approach and a track record building a function from the ground up. You will work with founders and the CEO, influencing messaging across launches, events, and campaigns, including industry conferences and