Head of Space Marketing & Communications

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave and relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Stock-based compensation

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead external marketing, corporate communications, and media relations efforts. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and drives messaging for missions, milestones, and technology roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on leader with aerospace industry experience, a track record in public company communications, and a proven ability to develop high‑performing teams and executive messaging.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on leader with aerospace industry experience and public company communications expertise.
• They will develop high-performing teams, deliver press releases, executive messaging, and marketing materials.
• Strong writing, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a sense of urgency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing, graphics, and communications teams.
• Lead external communications, media relations, and messaging development.
• Coordinate investor relations materials and quarterly earnings messaging.
• Develop marketing campaigns for products, milestones, and missions.
• Ensure branding consistency across assets and channels.
• Manage budgets, agencies, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Corporate communications

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communication

Strategic planning

Writing & editing

Budget management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead external marketing, corporate communications, and media relations efforts. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and drives messaging for missions, milestones, and technology roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on leader with aerospace industry experience, a track record in public company communications, and a proven ability to develop high‑performing teams and executive messaging.