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VP, Brand Strategy

Mach Industries

Huntington Beach, CA
Full Time
Executive
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Mach Industries, founded in 2022, is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The company is committed to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With approximately 180 employees, Mach operates with startup agility and ambition, aiming to redefine the future of warfare through innovation, manufacturing, and national security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop longform content for multiple purposes, including archival documentation, weekly company updates, investor messaging, and strategic focus pieces.
  • Consolidate and deliver monthly investor updates.
  • Design and execute marketing and brand strategies, including major PR and campaign pushes.
  • Manage and grow Mach's social media presence to position the company strategically with outsized impact.
  • Represent the company in media and investor engagements, including interviews and events.
  • Partner with leadership to align marketing with company priorities and milestones.

Requirements

  • Strong business and startup acumen; thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • A technical or engineering background, with the ability to understand and explain defense technologies.
  • Proven experience in company building with a track record of scaling narratives alongside business growth.
  • Exceptional storytelling and writing ability, capable of crafting compelling narratives across audiences and formats.
  • Demonstrated success in driving social media growth with measurable impact.
  • Creative and adaptable, with the ability to chart new narrative directions and campaign strategies.
  • Comfortable with travel, high-intensity work, and demanding campaign cycles.
  • Ability to execute on full projects autonomously and independently.

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading communications, branding, or marketing at a high-growth startup or tech company.
  • Creativity in shaping new narratives, branding directions, and media campaigns.
  • Prior success in high-pressure environments that require balancing strategic vision with tactical execution.
  • Background in both narrative definition (shaping what the company is and should be) and communication (effectively telling that story).

Qualifications

  • No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly mentioned in the description.

Benefits & Perks

  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most offers.
  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development.

Working at Mach Industries

Mach Industries values innovation, agility, and national security. The company emphasizes a startup environment with high visibility, broad scope, and a demanding work ethic. It is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, respecting all qualified applicants regardless of background, and fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 21, 2025
Job CategoryBrand Marketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceExecutive

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About Mach Industries

Website

machindustries.com

Company Size

101-250 employees

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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