Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Epirus
$290.3-361k
Office located in Torrance, CA
Directed energy & power management solutions
Be an early applicant
Directed energy & power management solutions
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$290.3-361k
Office located in Torrance, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create innovative power solutions to solve complex problems and increase the velocity of change for customers.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant marketing, communications, and/or public relations experience, with demonstrated success shaping and externalizing strategic messaging in partnership with executive leadership
- A strategic communicator who can break big ideas into clear, structured themes and messages
- Demonstrated experience building and controlling an external narrative, including media relations and press strategy
- Experience developing relationships with government/defense media personnel preferred
- Ability to propose and operate against structured, measurable marketing frameworks and reporting
- Comfortable directing and briefing external or internal creative/design partners rather than producing creative work hands-on
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a knack for simplifying complex topics and technologies
- Strong sense of initiative and urgency, comfortable operating within moderate budget autonomy
- Passion for Start-Up environments and a strong commitment to Epirus' vision and role in the Defense Industry
- Desire to build senior relationships with military/defense stakeholders and grow into broader scope over time
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work and deliver with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
What the job involves
- The Vice President of Marketing and Communications sits within Epirus' Strategy function and reports into senior leadership, with high visibility across the executive team
- They will partner directly with executive leadership to shape and externalize Epirus' core strategic messaging, vision, and positioning, and will build and control the Company's external narrative -including media relations, press strategy, and public-facing communications. They will develop and maintain relationships with Department of War (DoW) media personnel, and will propose a structured, measurable approach to marketing, with clear objectives, frameworks, and reporting against them
- This role directs and briefs an internal design house to execute on brand and creative work; design sits as a separate function, so this is a strong external communicator/partner role rather than a hands-on production role. They will also lead trade shows, industry events, and thought-leadership opportunities - such as speaking engagements and editorials - for senior Company leaders, and will manage a small team consisting of an events lead and two additional reports
- Partner directly with executive leadership to shape and externalize Epirus' core strategic messaging, vision, and positioning
- Build and control the Company's external narrative, including media relations, press strategy, and public-facing communications
- Develop and maintain relationships with Department of War (DoW) media personnel
- Propose a structured, measurable approach to marketing, including clear objectives, frameworks, and reporting against them
- Direct and brief an internal design house to execute on brand and creative work (design sits as a separate function; this is a strong external-communicator/partner role rather than hands-on production)
- Lead trade shows, industry events focused on product demonstrations, and thought-leadership opportunities (speaking engagements, editorials, etc.) for senior Company leaders and executives
- Support for investor relations activities, including narrative-building and relationship management
- Manage a small team consisting of an events lead and two additional reports
- Stay abreast of and internally disseminate international, domestic, and industry-related news that could impact the Company
- Track and report on important public news pertaining to competitors, partners, and clients
- Perform other tasks and support other Company objectives, as required
Our take
Epirus is making waves in the defence technology industry, positioning itself as a key player in developing innovative solutions for both government and commercial markets. With this, the company is rapidly scaling its diverse product line, with a particular focus on anti-drone weaponry.
In a competitive field that includes major players like Boeing, Epirus is among the many companies racing to develop technologies to meet the growing demand for drone-zapping systems for the US Military. While each company brings its own unique approach, Epirus is betting on its microwave technology-based anti-drone platform to stand out as the preferred solution.
Backed by funding from investors like T. Rowe Price, Epirus is well-positioned to continue its leadership in the sector. The company is using its resources to refine its directed energy and power calibration technology, integrating it into a variety of electronic systems. With a focus on energy conservation and extending battery life, Epirus is shaping the future of defence solutions.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Mar 2025
$250m
SERIES D
Sep 2023
$4.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $548.4m
Company benefits
- Health care coverage: Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans
- Compensation: Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend
- Generous PTO: 19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters
- Mental health and wellness: Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we've got you covered
- Office perks: Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress
- Pet insurance: We've got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options
Company HQ
Old Town Torrance, Torrance, CA
Leadership
Andy Lowery
(CEO & Board Director)Andy initially joined Epirus in 2021 as CPO, before becoming COO and General Manager in 2022 and CEO in 2023. Prior to this, they held key roles including COO and General Manager at Apogee Semiconductor, and also co-founded and served as the CEO of RealWear, Inc.
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