IRPI develops the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth. We design and test flight hardware for spacecraft, habitats, and suits—covering everything from CO₂ removal and air revitalization to condensate management, filtration, and thermal-fluid systems.

We’re seeking aTechnical Marketing & Communications Specialist to help share IRPI’s story. This role blends engineering curiosity with clear communication, turning technical work into compelling stories that attract top engineering talent, strengthen relationships with NASA and commercial partners, and showcase our growing impact in space hardware development.

You'll embed with our engineers and leadership, serving as the in-house expert who extracts technical precision and translates it into marketing content that clearly conveys thecreativity, purpose, and significance of our mission.

Responsibilities

Strategize, develop, and executehigh-impact marketing content (e.g., case studies, white papers, blog posts, web copy) that clearly articulates the significance of IRPI's engineering projects, prototypes, and testing activities.
Own and maintain the company website's content, ensuring it is a dynamic, up-to-date hub of fresh stories, compelling imagery, and project summaries that reflect our ongoing progress.
Act as theprimary technical translator, closely collaborating with internal subject matter experts to gather technical details and transform them into concise, accurate, and audience-specific marketing copy.
Assist with strategy and manage IRPI's professional social media presence (primarilyLinkedIn), planning and executing 1–2 high-quality, targeted posts per month to amplify key milestones, new hires, and hardware achievements.
Ensure a consistent brand voice, technical accuracy, and visual cohesion across all external and internal communication channels.
Manage the entire lifecycle of basic photo and video production, collaborating with vendors and engineers to create high-impact visuals that document our work, prototypes, and tests.
Design and develop engaging recruiting content (e.g., compelling job introductions, employee spotlight stories, short video scripts, lab photo narratives) that specifically targets and attractsmission-driven engineering talent.
Support critical business development, proposal, and outreach efforts by rapidly generating high-quality project summaries, informational graphics, and clear capability statements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related technical field (e.g., Engineering Technology) combined with demonstrated communications experience.
Experience:3+ years of professional experience in a Marketing Communications, Technical Marketing, or Technical Writing role, specifically focused on B2B (Business-to-Business) or a specialized technical industry (e.g., aerospace, engineering, defense, or deep technology).
Portfolio: A strong professional portfolio demonstrating successful creation and execution of diverse content types, including technical articles, blog posts, recruiting content, and social media campaigns.
Technical Translation: Proven ability to comprehend complex engineering and technical documentation (e.g., test reports, technical diagrams, project proposals) and translate it into clear, persuasive, and marketing-friendly content for non-technical audiences.
Writing & Editing: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an expert grasp of grammar, corporate style, and editorial best practices.
Digital Content Management: Demonstrated proficiency in updating and managing website content using a Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress or similar platforms.
Social Media Management: Practical experience managing a professional corporate social media presence (specificallyLinkedIn) with a focus on strategic content planning, engagement, and audience growth.
Multimedia Basics: Experience coordinating or assisting with basic photo and video capture, editing, and production for marketing materials.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work directly and effectively with highly technical subject matter experts (engineers and scientists) and senior leadership.
Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize deliverables without extensive supervision.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail required to ensure all published content is technically accurate, visually cohesive, and consistent with the IRPI brand voice.

Flexible, collaborative small-team environment focused on innovation and real-world impact.
Hands-on exposure to engineering projects supporting NASA and commercial space missions.
Hybrid or part-time schedule options available.
Competitive hourly compensation:$30–$45 per hour, depending on experience and technical fluency.
Potential to expand into a full-time communications or marketing leadership role as the company grows.
Initially targeting 20-25 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

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