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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Test Engineer - **Company:** Senra Systems - **Location:** Cypress, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Configuration Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_bb7ac2f62 ## About the Role * 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical test, manufacturing engineering, production test, or a related manufacturing environment. * 2+ years leading or managing technical teams in a manufacturing environment. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. * Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, including continuity, resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand (hipot), and Ohm's Law. * Extensive experience developing automated electrical test programs and fixtures for complex electromechanical assemblies. * Demonstrated expertise with automated wire harness test systems (Cirris strongly preferred). * Strong background in electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigation. * Experience reviewing and approving technical work completed by other engineers or specialists. * Proven ability to develop standardized engineering processes and technical documentation. * Ability to read and interpret wire lists, schematics, connector drawings, and engineering documentation. * Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and aerospace quality requirements. * Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. * Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident). Preferred * Experience leading test organizations in an AS9100 or NASA 8739.4 manufacturing environment. * Experience with RF cable testing, including insertion loss (S21), return loss, VSWR, and vector network analyzers. * Experience supporting customer witness testing, First Article Inspection, and qualification programs. * IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification. * Experience implementing new automated test equipment and scalable production test systems. * Experience building engineering organizations in a high-growth manufacturing environment. ## Description * Lead, coach, and develop the Test Engineering organization, including Test Specialists and Senior Test Engineers. * Set priorities, allocate resources, and balance workload across multiple customer programs. * Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for the test team. * Build a culture of ownership, technical excellence, urgency, and continuous improvement. * Establish team objectives, KPIs, and development plans aligned with company growth. Technical Leadership * Serve as the highest level technical authority for electrical test across Senra Systems. * Review and approve test programs, fixtures, and validation methods before release. * Provide technical direction on complex electrical troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and first-build challenges. * Develop department-wide standards for test programming, fixture design, documentation, troubleshooting, and validation. * Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and design-for-manufacturing. Process Development & Continuous Improvement * Design and continuously improve scalable test processes that support rapid company growth. * Standardize documentation, workflows, fixtures, and programming practices across all product families. * Drive initiatives that improve throughput, first-pass yield, repeatability, automation, and overall test efficiency. * Evaluate new test equipment, software, fixtures, and technologies that improve capability and scalability. * Develop department metrics and use data to drive operational improvements. Test Program & Fixture Oversight * Provide technical oversight for development and maintenance of test programs across all active production programs. * Ensure proper revision control and configuration management of all test assets. * Oversee fixture design strategy and standardization. * Support development of new automated testing capabilities as the organization scales. Cross-Functional Leadership * Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to remove production bottlenecks. * Support customer technical reviews, First Article Inspection (FAI), source inspections, and qualification activities. * Serve as the escalation point for production-critical testing issues. * Participate in design reviews to ensure new products are testable and manufacturable. Quality & Compliance * Ensure all testing complies with customer specifications, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100 requirements, and internal quality standards. * Oversee calibration programs, equipment maintenance, and department readiness. * Ensure complete traceability of test documentation, Certificates of Conformance, and Nonconformance Reports., * Standardized review and approval processes ensure consistent, high-quality test programs across all products. * Test Specialists are being actively developed through structured mentorship, coaching, and technical training. * Test processes are scalable, documented, and capable of supporting rapid production growth. * Test-related production issues are resolved quickly through robust troubleshooting and root cause analysis. * Department KPIs-including throughput, first-pass yield, equipment uptime, and test cycle time-are improving quarter over quarter. * The test organization is recognized internally as a technical center of excellence and a critical enabler of Senra's manufacturing scale.