Marketing Specialist

Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community. Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security. ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com. About The Role: We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to own the day-to-day execution of ACS's field and in-office marketing operations. You will coordinate the logistics behind how ACS shows up in the field and in the office, from staffing events and range demonstrations to managing promotional inventory and print collateral. You will also support new hire welcome kits and cross-functional projects that keep the business running smoothly. This is an in-office role based in Austin, TX. What You'll Do: Coordinate logistics for company events, trade shows, industry conferences, and range/live-fire demonstrations, including scheduling, catering, transportation, and equipment staging; staff these events on-site, representing ACS professionally to customers, government stakeholders, and industry partners. Prepare, package, and ship marketing materials and promotional items for events, customer visits, and internal team requests; maintain and organize promotional inventory and print collateral, tracking stock levels and coordinating reorders. Coordinate with vendors and print partners to produce collateral, signage, and promotional materials on schedule and within budget; ensure all materials reflect current branding and messaging standards. Support execution of marketing campaigns, content production, and promotional initiatives under the direction of marketing leadership; help maintain marketing asset libraries, templates, and brand-compliant materials. Assemble and prepare new hire welcome kits, coordinating with People Operations to ensure timely delivery for onboarding. Support cross-functional projects and day-to-day operational needs, including office and facility support such as signage, displays, and meeting/demo space setup. What You'll Need: 1-3 years of experience in marketing, events, operations, administrative support, or a related field. Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Dependable and professional with strong interpersonal skills in customer-facing environments; comfortable staffing events and representing ACS to customers, government stakeholders, and industry partners. Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with standard office and productivity software such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Able to lift and transport event materials and assist with setup/teardown; able to travel domestically to support events and range demonstrations, and to work evenings and weekends as needed. You’ll Stand Out: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable. Experience supporting trade shows, conferences, or live product demonstrations. Experience with inventory management or print/promotional vendor coordination. Familiarity with design or content tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. Experience at a startup or high-growth company, or in a defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or government-contracting environment. What We Offer: Competitive salary ACS Equity Package Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr