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# Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at GITAI

- **Company:** GITAI
- **Location:** Los Angeles California, United States
- **Compensation:** $125k–$150k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gitai/jobs/5416061008

## Job description

## Who We Are

GITAI is a vertically integrated space and defense company building the next generation of hardware for low-Earth-orbit missions.

At our core is the space robotics technology that has defined GITAI from the beginning. A small, highly capable engineering team applies that foundation across satellite buses, in-orbit servicing robotics, and mission hardware for applications such as Earth observation. Today, a major focus of our work is supporting U.S. national security missions, particularly through proliferated LEO satellite constellations and other next-generation space systems.

We design, build, integrate, and test much of our hardware in-house. Electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, integration, and test teams work closely together, allowing a small team to own complete systems rather than isolated components. This vertical integration helps us move quickly, learn directly from hardware, and shorten the path from architecture to a working system.

We are still early. The systems, the company, and the market are all being built at the same time. Requirements change, technical problems are often ambiguous, and many answers do not yet exist. We are looking for exceptional engineers and operators who want broad ownership, can work across disciplines, and are willing to stay close to the hardware until the mission succeeds.

## Your Mission

Build a recruiting and talent-market advantage that is specific to GITAI.

You will work with the Head of HR and hiring leaders to identify, engage, assess, and hire exceptional people across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions. GITAI will not win by copying the recruiting playbooks of larger aerospace companies or late-stage startups. Build around GITAI’s mission, technical work, stage, strengths, and constraints. Find the talent markets where GITAI can win, then build the channels to reach them. This is a hands-on manager role. You will remain active in frontline recruiting as the company and recruiting team grow.

## What You’ll Drive

- Own full-cycle recruiting from role definition through accepted offer, partnering closely with the Head of HR and hiring leaders.
- Proactively map, identify, and engage scarce, high-impact talent, including passive candidates and people in adjacent talent markets.
- Build GITAI-specific talent channels and long-term pipelines through university engineering teams, technical communities, social media, events, partnerships, referrals, and targeted outreach. This includes hands-on student groups such as Formula SAE, rocketry, robotics, and satellite teams.
- Learn each role in enough technical and operational depth to define strong candidate profiles and distinguish real capability from surface-level fit.
- Act as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring leaders. Challenge assumptions when talent-market evidence points to a better search, evaluation, or hiring approach.
- Assess, engage, and close candidates based on capability, motivation, and fit with GITAI’s operating environment. Build candidate-specific reasons to join.
- Keep recruiting fast and disciplined through clear ownership, timely feedback, accurate data, and continuous improvement. As the team grows, help hire and develop additional recruiters while remaining active in frontline recruiting.

## What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency, startup, or high-growth company.
- 1+ year of in-house recruiting experience at an early-stage startup, Series B or earlier.
- A proven record of identifying, engaging, and closing difficult-to-find candidates, including passive talent.
- Experience recruiting technical roles and across multiple functions. Experience in space, aerospace, defense, robotics, advanced manufacturing, or another hard-technology industry is strongly preferred.
- A track record of building new sourcing channels, talent communities, partnerships, or outreach programs from scratch.
- The ability to learn unfamiliar technical fields quickly enough to run credible searches and evaluate candidate relevance.
- Strong judgment about where an early-stage company can compete for talent, combined with the confidence to challenge hiring leaders when needed.
- A hands-on operating style. You are comfortable moving between sourcing, candidate conversations, assessment, closing, recruiting data, and process improvement.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and professional sourcing tools. Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter experience is preferred.
- Experience mentoring recruiters or managing a small recruiting team is helpful but not required.

Location and Position Type

- Torrance, CA / Full-time
- This is an onsite role based at GITAI’s Torrance office, five days per week.
- Limited travel may be required for university outreach, recruiting events, and other company activities.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of GITAI’s work with U.S. government customers and programs.

## Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated recruiting capability, industry knowledge, and other job-related factors. This position is also eligible for stock options and company benefits. This role does not include a recruiting commission or annual bonus.

## Benefits

- Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with 90% coverage for dependents, plus life insurance
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a company match
- Equity Opportunities: Stock options in a rapidly growing startup, giving you a stake in our success
- Relocation Support: Financial assistance for relocation is available for candidates residing outside the Los Angeles area
- Paid Time Off: 12 days of paid time off (PTO) and 12 company holidays annually
- Office Perks: Enjoy free snacks and drinks, plus regular social events to foster team spirit

GITAI does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. We work only with recruiting partners that have been specifically engaged by GITAI. No fees will be paid for resumes submitted without a prior agreement.

Compensation may include base salary or hourly pay and, depending on the position, equity. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other job-related factors.

LA salary range $125,000—$150,000 USD

Important Notice

- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), GITAI Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
- GITAI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with GITAI USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

## About GITAI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GITAI is a space robotics startup developing robotic systems to provide safe and affordable labor for satellite servicing, lunar base construction, and other in-space operations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B – V; total funding $129M)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States (moved from Tokyo in October 2023)
- **Founded**: July 2016
- **Founders**: Sho Nakanose (CEO), Yuto Nakanishi (CRO/Chief Robotics Officer), Toyotaka Kozuki (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Space robotics, defense and space manufacturing, lunar and orbital infrastructure
- **Target customers**: Government space agencies (NASA, JAXA, U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency), commercial satellite operators, and lunar/mars development programs (B2G, B2B)
- **Mission**: To provide a safe and affordable means of labor in space, reducing operational costs by 100x and enabling humanity’s expansion beyond Earth

## Products & Services
- **S2 Dual Robotic Arm System**: A 1.5-meter-long autonomous robotic arm successfully demonstrated on the International Space Station (ISS) for both internal and external operations. [gitai.tech](https://gitai.tech/vision/)
- **Inchworm Robot**: A versatile robot designed for locomotion and manipulation in space environments. [gitai.tech](https://gitai.tech/)
- **Lunar Rover**: Robotic platform for lunar surface construction, mining, and habitat preparation. [gitai.tech](https://gitai.tech/)
- **Satellite Components & Platforms**: 16U satellite bus and robotic subsystems for on-orbit servicing and assembly. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/gitai)
- **On-Orbit Services**: Robotic maintenance, refueling, and inspection for satellites and space stations. [gitai.tech](https://gitai.tech/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $2.5M (LinkedIn estimate); Total Funding $129.1M across 10 rounds
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Global Brain (lead Series B), SPARX Innovation for the Future, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Daiwa Corporate Investment, The Dai-ichi Life Insurance, EPSON X Investment, Skyland Ventures, Toyota Motor Corporation (joint R&D), JAXA, NASA (SBIR Phase I), DARPA (LunA-10), U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency (SHIELD IDIQ)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Relocated HQ to a facility 4x larger in Torrance (June 2024)
  - Established GITAI Defense and Space LLC (April 2025) to expand U.S. government contracting
  - Achieved AS9100 certification (May 2024)
  - Selected for NASA SBIR Phase I (June 2024)
  - Won DARPA LunA-10 project for lunar robotics (March 2025)
  - Completed space demonstration of in-house 16U satellite (January 2025)
  - Headcount grew 1.7% YoY to 32 employees

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven in-space technology**: Only a handful of companies have demonstrated autonomous robotic arms outside the ISS; GITAI’s S2 completed a fully successful demonstration.
- **Deep government relationships**: Contracts with NASA, JAXA, DARPA, U.S. Space Force, and Missile Defense Agency provide credibility and recurring revenue.
- **Founding team pedigree**: CEO Sho Nakanose previously founded SCHAFT (bipedal robot startup acquired by Google); CRO Yuto Nakanishi and CTO Toyotaka Kozuki hold PhDs from University of Tokyo’s JSK Lab.
- **Vertically integrated hardware**: Develops both robotic systems and satellite platforms, controlling the full stack.

## Strategic Focus
- **Government and defense contracting**: The new subsidiary (GITAI Defense and Space LLC) targets U.S. military and intelligence programs.
- **Lunar infrastructure**: Preparing flight models for lunar manipulator and rover under JAXA and NASA contracts.
- **Scaling manufacturing**: AS9100 certification and new larger HQ signal readiness for production.
- **International expansion**: Dual presence in the U.S. and Japan allows access to both markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees contribute directly to building the robotic workforce for lunar and Martian settlements.
- **Elite team**: Work alongside researchers from the University of Tokyo and former leaders from Google, NASA JPL, and successful startups.
- **Hands-on impact**: With only 32 employees, engineers have broad ownership from concept to flight hardware.
- **Diverse projects**: Work spans early concept development, lab prototypes, and operational robots on the ISS.
- **Office/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated; HQ in Torrance, CA with offices in Japan. Likely requires on-site for hardware development.
- **Employee ratings**: 3.1/5.0 on LinkedIn (9 reviews) – compensation rated highest (3.9), work-life balance lower (2.7).

## Sources
1. [gitai.tech](https://gitai.tech/)
2. [gitai.tech/careers](https://gitai.tech/careers/)
3. [gitai.tech/vision](https://gitai.tech/vision/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/gitai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gitai)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/gitai](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/gitai)

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