Test Specialist Redondo Beach, California, United States

Senra Systems, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits package

FSA/DSA for health

20 vacation days

12 holidays

401(k) plan

DoorDash credit

Gym reimbursement

Fully stocked kitchen

Team-building events

Job summary

Senra Systems, Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Test Specialist to own test programs end-to-end, developing them, designing fixtures, operating both automated and manual test equipment, and serving as the technical authority for electrical verification across the factory.

You’ll work across all build phases from in-process checks to first article builds and customer witness events, collaborating with production and quality teams daily to ensure readiness and conformance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain test programs for Cirris CH2 across active part numbers, covering continuity, shorts, resistance, and high voltage testing.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and interface adapters for connector library and harness configurations.
• Manage revision control for test programs to match released drawings.
• Develop and maintain hip ot test setups and parameters per customer and program requirements.
• Own end-of-line and in-process test execution with reproducible, documented workflows and training.

Skills

Hands-on experience with automated

Read and interpret wire lists

Detail-oriented

US Person eligibility

Tools

Cirris CH2 platform

Hypot testing

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Job description

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’rebuilding out the test function atSenra Systemsandwe’relooking forsomeone who can own itend to end, alongside our test team. As a Test Specialist at Senra Systems,you’renot running programs someone else wrote,you’rewriting them.You’lldevelop test programs, design and build fixtures,operateourautomatedand manual test equipment, and serve as the technical authority for electrical verification across the factory.

You’llwork across all build phases – in-process checkpoints, end-of-line verification, first article builds, and customer witness eventsas needed. This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering organization and works closely with production and qualityteamsdaytoday.

What You’ll Do

Test Program Development & Fixture Ownership

• Author andmaintaintest programs for the Cirris CH2 platform across all active part numbers, covering continuity, shorts, and resistance verificationandhigh voltage testingand supportadditionaltest platforms as we scaleour test operations
• Design, build, andmaintaintest 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 maintainhipottest setups and parameters for applicable programs per customer and program-specific requirements

Test Execution

• Own the end-of-line and in-process test execution processwhiledeveloping repeatable, documented workflows and training needed to transfer execution to key production personnel over time
• Execute electricaltestingusing 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 andin accordance withcalibrated equipment procedures; flag out-of-tolerance conditionsimmediately

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 testevents;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
• Maintainaccuratetest records that support customerdeliverablepackages 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 theappropriate internalor third-party provider
• Identifytest process improvement opportunities and bring recommendations to the ME team with supporting data

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Hands-on experience with automated wire harness test equipment –Cirrisplatform experience strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Proficiencywithhipot/ dielectric withstandingtesting 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 electricaland mechanicaltest
• Experience authoring test documentation – test reports, CoCs, and NCRs – with the accuracy and traceabilityrequiredin an aerospace or defense environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed – you manage your own workload and keep the test function runningindependently
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)

Preferred:

• 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

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $75,000-110,000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA or Cypress, CA
• 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) planto 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

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Pay range

$75,000 - $110,000 USD