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Work Culture and Your Role in the Company
My client has been around for 25 years and
is leading global provider of software for technical computing and Model-Based Design. Headquartered in near Framingham, Massachusetts, this currently employs more than 1,800 people
worldwide, is privately held, and has been profitable since its inception. Their customers are 1,000,000 of the world's leading technical people, in over 100 countries, on all seven
continents. These technical people work at the world's most innovative technology companies, government research labs, financial institutions, and at more than 3,500 universities. They rely
on my client's products because they have become the fundamental tools for their engineering and scientific work.
I asked an employee why someone would want to work for this company,
and I was told the following -
"...Very people-centric organization with a significant social mission in addition to being a premier technology company that offers a challenging
work environment and fantastic compensation package.
Can you tell I like this company!"
Job Title: Aerospace and Defense Industry Marketing Manager
Location: near Framingham, MA
% Travel: Less than 25%
Area of Interest: Aerospace and Defense Industry Marketing Manager
Compensation: $110K+ for the most senior
positions; there are junior level positions available starting at $80K
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Credentials
- MS or better in relevant engineering discipline from a leading university (EE, Computer Science, Aero, etc.)
- Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, SPC applications especially useful.
- Strong knowledge of and experience (10+ years) in the commercial aircraft industry or defense sector, in particular with
respect to embedded systems development and deployment and/or model-based design for communications or electronic systems
- Familiarity and experience with the program structure of the aircraft and defense industries
- Experience supporting sales and engaging with customers
- The motivation to work in an outward-looking role are critical
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Major Responsibilities
- Lead, from the Marketing perspective, the Aerospace and Defense industry business analysis and activities with Sales and
Engineering.
- Manage the messaging and content creation for the Aerospace and Defense Conference.
- Drive the worldwide Aerospace and Defense Advisory Board customer forum, working closely with Development.
- Provide direction and content for the company participation in Aerospace and Defense tradeshows, conferences, seminars and
other special events worldwide.
- Lead the internal strategic "board of advisors" for the industry. Identify and lead focused selling activities with
our sales community in the aerospace and defense markets (the AERODEF Focused Selling team and its sub-programs).
- Develop and maintain the content of the internal and external Aerospace and Defense industry web pages.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- MBA
- Product marketing experience
- Technical training in electronics and communications
- Prior employment with a leading corporation or organization within the aerospace and defense supply chain
- Exposure to this industry and its supply chain outside of the US
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