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Aerospace and Defense Industry Marketing Manager

Job #:	5708-RH
Job Title:	Aerospace and Defense Industry Marketing Manager
Location:	Natick MA
% Travel:	Less than 25%
Area of Interest:	Aerospace and Defense Industry Marketing Manager

Job Summary

Lead the Industry Marketing effort for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Help the worldwide Sales organization achieve its revenue goals. Support Product Marketing and Development in the planning of product releases and updates for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Lead analysis of current business activities in the industry and efforts to identify new opportunities and segments in the Aerospace and Defense industries for The MathWorks worldwide.

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 MathWorks Aerospace and Defense Conference. Drive the worldwide Aerospace and Defense MathWorks Advisory Board customer forum, working closely with Development. Provide direction and content for the MathWorks participation in Aerospace and Defense tradeshows, conferences, seminars and MathWorks Days worldwide. Lead the internal strategic “board of advisors” for the industry at The MathWorks (the Aerospace Advisory). Identify and lead focused selling activities with MathWorks 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.

Qualifications

• MS or better in relevant engineering discipline from a leading university (EE, Computer Science, Aero, etc.)
• Knowledge of MathWorks products (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

Additional experiences important to the position:

• 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