Marketing Manager at Walaris

Walaris designs and develops AI-driven, software-defined, and hardware-enabled autonomous systems for defense and security applications. Our software platform uses artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide real-time situational awareness for air, land, and sea domains, enabling rapid decisions at machine speed. Our cutting-edge technology is utilized by customers across the defense, national security, government, marine, and critical infrastructure protection markets worldwide.

At Walaris, we value strategic, self-motivated professionals who are committed to excellence in their work. Our ideal candidate is passionate about brand and product marketing within the defense/security sector and understands its critical role in supporting mission-driven organizations and national security objectives. If you are a clear communicator and team player who thrives in fast-paced, international environments, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

We are looking for a Marketing Manager starting as soon as possible. This will be a full-time position with up to 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global marketing strategies for defense and commercial sectors across U.S., EMEA, and APAC
• Oversee and expand the company’s digital presence, including strategic management of social media platforms and the corporate website to enhance brand visibility
• Write and distribute press releases to promote new products, partnerships, and company milestones
• Conduct thorough market analysis, identifying trends, opportunities, and benchmarks from both direct competitors and aspirational brands to shape positioning and messaging strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and technical teams to ensure marketing efforts support organizational goals
• Provide support for trade shows and industry events, including booth design, branding, and logistics (up to 10% travel required for event setup, execution, and on-site marketing support)

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field, with several years of professional experience in brand or digital marketing, preferably in the defense industry

• Creative mindset with proven copywriting and content development skills, capable of shaping compelling narratives for technical and defense-oriented audiences
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Physical readiness: ability to lift up to 50 lbs., move equipment and materials as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to two times per year

Export Control Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Walaris is a rapidly growing company building complex software systems for defense, national security, government, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide. We offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Health benefits usable for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid parental leave

If you’re ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume and portfolio on our online application form.