Marketing Specialist

Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones. With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, and recently strengthened by a Series B to scale manufacturing and accelerate deployment of Bullfrog™, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact. 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