Test Specialist

Senra Systems•Redondo Beach, CA

12h•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration. We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed. The Role We’re building out the test function at Senra Systems and we’re looking for someone who can own it end to end, alongside our test team. As a Test Specialist at Senra Systems, you’renot running programs someone else wrote, you’re writing them. You’ll develop test programs, design and build fixtures, operate our automated and manual test equipment, and serve as the technical authority for electrical verification across the factory. You’ll work across all build phases – in-process checkpoints, end-of-line verification, first article builds, and customer witness events as needed. This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and works closely with production and quality teams day to day.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with automated wire harness test equipment – Cirris platform experience strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
Proficiency with hipot / dielectric withstanding testing in a production environment
Ability to read and interpret wire lists, schematics, connector drawings, and test specifications to develop test programs and fixtures
Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 acceptance criteria as they apply to electrical and mechanical test
Experience authoring test documentation – test reports, CoCs, and NCRs – with the accuracy and traceability required in an aerospace or defense environment
Detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed – you manage your own workload and keep the test function running independently
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)

Nice To Haves

NASA 8739.4 or AS9100 environment experience
Familiarity with fixture design and basic fabrication (machining, 3D printing, or equivalent) to support custom test interface development
Experience supporting customer source inspection or first article test events
IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification

Responsibilities

Test Program Development & Fixture Ownership
Author and maintain test programs for the Cirris CH2 platform across all active part numbers, covering continuity, shorts, and resistance verification and high voltage testing and support additional test platforms as we scale our test operations
Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and interface adapters to accommodate Senra’s connector library and harness configurations
Manage revision control for test programs in alignment with engineering change activity – deployed programs always match released drawings
Develop and maintain hipot test setups and parameters for applicable programs per customer and program-specific requirements
Test Execution
Own the end-of-line and in-process test execution process while developing repeatable, documented workflows and training needed to transfer execution to key production personnel over time
Execute electrical testing using the Cirris CH2 and other automated and manual test platforms, and perform in-process checks at designated mid-build checkpoints per the Engineering Master and work instructions
Support various electrical and mechanical testing per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and program-specific acceptance criteria
Operate all test equipment safely and in accordance with calibrated equipment procedures; flag out-of-tolerance conditions immediately
First Article & Customer Support
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities as the test subject matter expert – executing test sequences, documenting results, and contributing test data to the FAIR package
Serve as the technical point of contact during customer witness and source inspection test events; present results clearly and professionally
Collaborate with Quality on test-related acceptance criteria interpretation and any deviations requiring engineering disposition
Documentation & Nonconformance
Generate test reports and Certificates of Conformance (CoC) for completed assemblies, with traceability to the correct program revision and serial number
Initiate and drive Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) for test failures – documenting failure mode, disposition recommendation, and verification of corrective action
Maintain accurate test records that support customer deliverable packages and internal quality audits
Test Station & Equipment Stewardship
Own the day-to-day condition of the test station – calibration status, fixture inventory, consumables, and 5S compliance
Track calibration due dates for all test equipment and coordinate recertification with the appropriate internal or third-party provider
Identify test process improvement opportunities and bring recommendations to the ME team with supporting data

Benefits

Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
Choose a record you love, and we’ll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
$50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots