Director of Marketing [USA - Remote]

About AURA Technologies

AURA Technologies is a cutting-edge R&D company at the forefront of innovation in AI, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering. Our technologies serve national security missions and commercial sectors where trust, resilience, and impact are paramount. We are a high-IQ, mission-driven team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in critical infrastructure, defense, and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned, strategic Director of Marketing (USA/Remote) to lead and scale our marketing function. This is a high-visibility role, ideal for a marketing leader who thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping deep tech companies shape markets and influence policy and industry thought.

This person will own AURA’s brand voice, external messaging, and overall marketing strategy across digital, content, PR, and go-to-market activities. You will partner closely with our leadership team, technical SMEs, and Creative Director to amplify AURA’s presence and thought leadership in the national security and deep tech ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Positioning Strategy: Define and maintain a differentiated and consistent brand voice across channels. Craft messaging frameworks that resonate with government, commercial, and investor audiences.
• Thought Leadership & Content Strategy: Build and execute strategies to establish AURA’s leaders and technologies as authoritative voices in national security and emerging technology spaces.
• Public Relations & Media: Cultivate relationships with key media outlets, develop press releases, and proactively manage earned media opportunities.
• Social & Digital Marketing: Oversee and optimize content across social channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), email, and web to drive engagement and awareness.
• Go-to-Market Support: Collaborate with technical and business leads to support product launches, demos, customer messaging, and market education campaigns.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor positioning, and evolving narratives in the national security and deep tech landscapes.
• Team Collaboration: Lead marketing operations and work alongside our Creative Director to execute campaigns with high visual and editorial quality.

Required Qualifications and Education

• 7+ years of marketing experience, with at least 3 years focused on deep tech, defense tech, cybersecurity, or other highly technical sectors
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience (must have a demonstrated track record)
• Proven ability to develop and implement brand positioning, messaging architectures, and executive visibility strategies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience translating complex technologies into compelling, plain-language narratives
• Experience managing external agencies and media relationships
• Track record of building marketing systems and growing influence in early-stage or growth-stage companies
• Passion for national security, technology, and market-making storytelling

Preferred

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) 
• Prior experience marketing to government, defense, or critical infrastructure stakeholders
• Familiarity with dual-use tech commercialization, or GTM strategies for advanced R&D products
• Strong network in tech media, policy circles, or innovation hubs

What We Offer

• The opportunity to define and shape a category-defining company
• Mission-driven work with tangible national impact
• Collaborative, high-IQ team with deep technical roots
• Competitive compensation and fortune 500-level benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  
• Unlimited Leave Program after 60 days
• 10 Paid holidays & Paid Winter Break
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contributions
  
• Employee Discount Program
  

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Submit your resume/CV in PDF format via instructions at the following link:
http://aura.company/careers/
 

No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.
 

AURA Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer of veterans protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistant Act (VEVRAA).  We are a Drug Free Workplace and thus, all job offers are contingent on successful criminal background check and drug screen.  As a US Federal Contractor, AURA uses the Department of Homeland Security e-Verify system to determine eligibility to legally work in the United States.  Most of AURA’s work is for the federal government, and federal regulations may in the future require AURA’s employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

Write a carefully crafted, well-written cover letter that elaborates on your interest in this position and why you think you are the best candidate for the job. Submit your cover letter, CV and three professional references (one of which must be from a current or former supervisor) in PDF format ONLY via BambooHR.

Any attachments must be in PDF format or will not be opened due to virus concerns. No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.