Director of Communications

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. Were designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Director of Communications

Were hiring a Director of Communications to lead Castelions storytelling and external communications efforts. This role is responsible for crafting and amplifying our public voice across leading media outlets and key external stakeholders.

Youll be the steward of our message: that the spirit of World War IIs engineering miraclesthe B-17, the Liberty Ship, the Manhattan Projectis alive again at Castelion. We are rekindling a uniquely American tradition: solving the hardest problems, at speed, through industrial ingenuity and national unity.

This is a rare opportunity to define the communications foundation of a fast-growing, mission-driven company building systems that matter.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own Castelions communications strategydefining our voice, message, and narrative across all public-facing channels.
• Connect past and presentbuild storytelling that ties Castelions focus on modern manufacturing, speed, and deterrence to the WWII spirit of collective industrial achievement.
• Translate technical innovation into human-centered storiesworking directly with founders and engineers to make cutting-edge work accessible and compelling.
• Own relationships with top-tier media outletsdevelop and manage strategic partnerships with key journalists and publications to shape public perception and expand visibility.
• Prepare Castelion executives for media engagementsmanage messaging, provide media training, and coordinate press opportunities.
• Lead external communicationsweb, social media, press, events, public statements, and community presence.
• Drive recruiting communications campaigns that attract elite, mission-aligned talent.
• Serve as guardian of the brandensuring clarity, consistency, and conviction in everything we put into the world.
• Monitor media and policy trendsensuring Castelion leads in shaping the national conversation around deterrence, innovation, and industrial strength.

Who You Are

• A strategic communicatoryou turn complex ideas into unforgettable messages.
• A builderyoure excited to create a function from scratch and take high ownership.
• A storytelleryou write, speak, and shape narratives with skill and confidence.
• A mission-driven patriotyou believe in the American industrial spirit and want to help revive it.
• A content creatoryoure comfortable writing copy, developing presentations, and directing multimedia production.
• A collaboratoryou work seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams.
• A fast-moveryou thrive in urgency and focus on delivering real impact.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public affairsideally in defense, aerospace, industrial tech, or mission-critical sectors.
• Proven track record developing and executing communications strategy in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Demonstrated media coverage and existing relationships with top-tier media outlets.
• Experience preparing executives for interviews, panels, and press appearances.
• Experience managing digital channels (web, social), media relations, events, and recruiting or policy campaigns.

Bonus:

• Comfort working in or adjacent to classified/dual-use technology spaces.
• Familiarity with U.S. defense policy, industrial base issues, or military modernization.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. The ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelions mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the companys technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.