Director of Marketing – Satellite Data & Missions

Hydrosat is a fast-growing space and data analytics company leveraging proprietary thermal infrared satellite technology and advanced analytics to deliver actionable intelligence to commercial and government customers worldwide. Our mission is to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges by transforming satellite data into valuable insights. From agriculture and water resource management to environmental monitoring and national security, Hydrosat combines cutting-edge space technology with advanced data science to support better decision-making.

As we continue to expand our satellite capabilities and global presence, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Director of Marketing – Satellite Data & Missions to lead marketing strategy, positioning, and go-to-market activities for this growing business.

This is a strategic yet hands-on role, working closely with commercial, product, and engineering teams to strengthen Hydrosat’s market presence, accelerate customer engagement, and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Leadership: Take full ownership of marketing priorities, budgets, and performance metrics, proactively identifying opportunities, setting priorities, and driving initiatives from strategy through execution. Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while helping build and scale the marketing function.

• Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute the marketing strategy for Hydrosat’s Satellite Data & Missions business, aligned with commercial objectives and growth priorities.

• Go-to-Market Execution: Lead go-to-market planning for satellite data products, mission capabilities, and new market opportunities across commercial, government, and institutional sectors.

• Product Positioning: Translate complex satellite technologies and data capabilities into compelling value propositions, messaging, and customer-focused marketing materials.

• Commercial Enablement: Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Product, and Engineering to develop sales presentations, proposals, case studies, and other materials supporting customer acquisition and business growth.

• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and strengthen Hydrosat’s market positioning.

• Brand & Communications: Drive awareness and visibility through targeted campaigns, thought leadership, industry events, and strategic communications, in collaboration with the broader marketing team.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build trusted relationships with Sales, Business Development, Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders. Proactively drive alignment across teams, navigate competing priorities, and ensure marketing initiatives effectively support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in B2B marketing, ideally including product marketing, solutions marketing, or go-to-market strategy.

• Experience marketing complex technical products or solutions, preferably within the space, satellite, Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, aerospace, or defense technology sectors.

• Proven track record of independently leading marketing initiatives and delivering measurable business impact, including customer engagement, pipeline development, sales effectiveness, or market expansion.

• Demonstrated success developing and executing marketing strategies for complex technical products, solutions, or services.

• Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles and experience supporting commercial growth through effective marketing and sales enablement.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience collaborating with Sales, Business Development, Product, and Engineering teams.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.

• Strategic mindset combined with a proactive, entrepreneurial, and hands-on approach suited to a fast-growing company.

• Experience with government, defense, or institutional space markets, satellite data commercialization, or building marketing capabilities within a scale-up environment would be a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Employee stock options

• Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental - Hydrosat covers 100% of employee premiums, 50% for dependents

  • Mental Health Support

  • Claims Concierge Service

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, vested from day one

• Flexible, unlimited PTO

• 16 paid company holidays

• Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks fully paid

• Mental health support, including free therapy sessions

• Commuter and cell phone stipends

• Company Discount Program

Federal Contract Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work and applicable U.S. federal government contract requirements, this position is limited to individuals who are U.S. citizens. This requirement is mandated by the federal government and is not a discretionary employment policy. Proof of eligibility will be required as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law.

Originally posted on