Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. X-Bow Systems is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in solid rocket motors and advanced defense technologies. They are seeking a Manager of Marketing & Communications to develop and execute marketing strategies while leveraging AI-driven tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies (e.g., generative content platforms, AI-powered analytics, prompt engineering, workflow automation) to accelerate content creation, audience targeting, and communications workflows
- Help develop and maintain X-Bow's core narrative and messaging across audiences-customers, government, investors, and media-ensuring consistency across all channels and touchpoints
- Draft executive communications including talking points, presentations, announcements, and briefing materials; manage the communications calendar around key company milestones
- Coordinate day-to-day with our PR and creative agencies on timing, messaging, press releases, statements, media responses, and content development across digital channels (website, social media, email)
- Monitor media coverage and flag relevant industry and competitive developments
- Create and maintain marketing collateral, presentations, and event materials in close partnership with Business Development and Program Management teams
- Support trade show, conference, and industry event planning and execution
- Assist in preparing investor-facing materials including presentations, FAQs, and written updates; support coordination and logistics for stakeholder and investor touchpoints
- Support company-wide announcements, leadership updates, and employee-facing messaging in collaboration with team members across the communications function
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field
- 5–8 years of experience across marketing, corporate communications, public affairs, or a closely related function
- Demonstrated expertise in AI-driven marketing and communications tools (e.g., generative AI for content, AI-powered analytics, workflow automation), with a proven ability to integrate them into day-to-day workflows and strategy
- Exceptional writer with the ability to shift from a crisp press release to an investor talking point to an internal all-hands message
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
- Comfortable operating at both the strategic and executional level-you can help shape the plan and then go do the work yourself
- Strong instincts for message discipline, brand consistency, and editorial judgment with limited supervision
- U.S. citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
- Experience in defense, aerospace, deep tech, or other highly technical industries
- Experience managing PR, creative, or marketing agency relationships
- Exposure to investor relations, government relations, or public affairs functions
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including long-term incentive opportunities.
Company Overview
X-Bow Systems (“X-Bow”) is an American startup defense technology company. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://xbowlaunch.com.