Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Location: Dnipro, Ukraine (on-site preferred)
Company: Strix Air
Industry: Defense Technology / Counter-UAS / Autonomous Systems

About Strix Air

Strix Air develops scalable drone defense systems for modern warfare. The company builds counter-UAS platforms, interceptor drones, autonomous systems, distributed command-and-control infrastructure, and remote operations technologies designed for contested battlefield environments. Ukraine’s defense technology ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with growing focus on UAVs, counter-drone systems, and scalable battlefield technologies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chief Marketing Officer to build and lead Strix Air’s global marketing, communications, and brand strategy.

You will work directly with the founders to position the company among defense customers, military organizations, government stakeholders, international partners, investors, and media.

This role combines strategic positioning, communications, defense industry visibility, and international business support.

Responsibilities

Strategic Positioning

• Define and evolve Strix Air’s global positioning.
• Build category leadership in drone defense and counter-UAS systems.
• Develop messaging across products, technologies, and company vision.

Communications & Brand

• Lead company communications and content strategy.
• Create presentations, brochures, white papers, videos, and product materials.
• Manage website, social media, PR, and media relations.
• Support product launches and strategic announcements.

International Partnerships & Business Support

• Prepare materials for defense customers, government organizations, NATO-related stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Support participation in international exhibitions, conferences, and defense events.
• Help build Strix Air’s visibility within the global defense ecosystem.

Public Relations

• Build relationships with defense media and industry analysts.
• Coordinate interviews, press releases, and public communications.
• Develop thought leadership around modern drone warfare and air defense.

Requirements

Must Have

• Strong experience in strategic marketing, communications, branding, or business development.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to explain complex technologies clearly and convincingly.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• High level of ownership and execution.

Strong Plus

• Defense, aerospace, dual-use, robotics, UAV, or deep-tech experience.
• Experience with international markets and partnerships.
• Experience working with investors, governments, or enterprise customers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help build one of Ukraine’s leading defense technology companies.
• Direct involvement in international partnerships and global expansion.
• Work on technologies that directly impact modern warfare and national security.
• Competitive compensation.
• Fast-moving, high-autonomy environment.
• Office in Dnipro.
• Employee reservation (mobilization deferment) available for eligible candidates.

Mission

Building scalable drone defense systems for modern warfare.