Senior PMM, Defense Tech - Layered Defense Lead

InvestedintheMission; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a senior Product Marketing leader to own the Layered Defense/C-UAS portfolio. You will drive positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement for this critical defense technology franchise, reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications.

You will embed with the business unit, turning mission outcomes into customer narratives while navigating ITAR/export controls, and collaborating with product, BD, and communications to advance international growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of civilian work experience in relevant fields.
• 8+ years in product marketing with defense/dual-use experience.
• Proven ownership of a product line or portfolio at high revenue scale.

Responsibilities

• Build deep partnerships with BU leadership and program managers.
• Own positioning architecture for Layered Defense/C-UAS portfolio.
• Lead product launches with cross-functional teams and bill of materials.
• Develop enablement assets (battlecards, proof library, demos).
• Deliver export-aware positioning for allied regions within ITAR/export rules.

Skills

Civilian experience

Product marketing leadership

Defense/aerospace industry

Executive collaboration

DoD acquisition dynamics

Export control compliance

Portfolio ownership

Stakeholder management

Office presence

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a senior Product Marketing leader to own the Layered Defense/C-UAS portfolio. You will drive positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement for this critical defense technology franchise, reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications.

You will embed with the business unit, turning mission outcomes into customer narratives while navigating ITAR/export controls, and collaborating with product, BD, and communications to advance international growth.