Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

GITAI • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of GITAI’s work with U.S. government customers and programs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in space, aerospace, defense, robotics, advanced manufacturing, or another hard-technology industry is strongly preferred.
• Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter experience is preferred.
• Experience mentoring recruiters or managing a small recruiting team is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting from role definition through accepted offer, partnering closely with the Head of HR and hiring leaders.
• 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.
• Proactively map, identify, and engage scarce, high-impact talent, including passive candidates and people in adjacent talent markets.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed