--- title: 'Quality Inspector at Senra Systems' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/quality-inspector-senra-systems-cypress-california-xdrdt7yae7er' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Quality Inspector at Senra Systems - **Company:** Senra Systems - **Location:** Cypress California, United States / Redondo Beach California, United States - **Compensation:** $24–$36/hr - **Posted:** 2026-04-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://www.senrasystems.us/join-our-team?gh_jid=5201958008 ## 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. Role Overview: The Quality Inspector role will be responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of harnesses and hardware to ensure compliance with internal, external, and industry specifications. This role plays a key part in supporting production goals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams. What you'll own: - Perform in-process and final inspections of hardware against engineering drawings, industry specifications, and internal/external quality requirements. - Conduct incoming inspections as required to support production timelines. - Create and maintain inspection documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Inspection Reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and End Item Data Packages (EIDPs). - Ensure the delivery of high-quality products from Senra's manufacturing team, supporting production, operations, and delivery targets. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA) for quality-related issues. - Drive Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to closure, supporting disposition, approvals, and verification activities as required. - Investigate, document, and resolve product and process issues, ensuring proper corrective actions are implemented and verified. - Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce inefficiencies, and support lean manufacturing initiatives. - Perform product testing on hardware as required to verify performance and quality. - Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to meet production deadlines and operational goals. What you'll bring to the team: - High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Technical Degree in a related field preferred). - 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, production, or manufacturing roles - Hands on experience inspection of harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3 - Familiarity with inspection techniques, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action processes (CAPA). - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications. - Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes. - Strong documentation skills, with experience in creating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and End Item Data Packages (EIDPs). - Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills, - Ability to work onsite at our facility in Redondo Beach, CA. Bonus Points: - Hands on experience inspecting aerospace or defense hardware - IPC-620, IPC-610 and NASA-STD-8739.4 certified - Previous experience working at a fast-paced, high-growth startup Compensation: - Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. - Hourly Range: $24.00- $36.00 - This is an onsite role in our HQ, Redondo Beach, CA. 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 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us at jobs@senrasystems.us or visit our website https://senrasystems.us. ## ITAR REQUIREMENTS: - 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](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987). Pay range $24—$36 USD ## About Senra Systems ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Senra Systems is revolutionizing aerospace wire harness manufacturing by combining advanced automation, proprietary software, and deep aerospace expertise to deliver complex harnesses at 4x the speed of traditional vendors. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: Redondo Beach, California, United States - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Jordan Black (CEO) and Benjamin Shanahan (CTO), both former SpaceX engineers ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing - **Target Customers**: Aerospace and defense companies (B2B, Enterprise) - **Mission**: To revolutionize aerospace wire harness manufacturing through advanced automation and innovative technology, compressing production timelines from months to weeks while maintaining the highest quality standards. ## Products & Services - **Wire Harness Manufacturing (Core Service)**: Precision-engineered wire harnesses for aerospace and defense, from simple assemblies to complex configurations. The company’s integrated platform combines design, data, and production under one roof. - **Design Support**: Engineering team partners with customers to transform concepts into production-ready designs, offering guidance on component selection, supply chain optimization, and manufacturing best practices. - **Connected Factory / Automation Platform**: Proprietary software and advanced machinery link every stage of manufacturing, giving technicians real-time visibility, eliminating bottlenecks, and enabling high-throughput production lines. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Total Funding**: $25.0M (as of Series A, announced July 2025) - **Key Investors**: CIV (lead), General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Champion Hill, PAX, Caffeinated Capital, Countdown Capital - **Growth Signals**: Headcount has grown 84.6% year-over-year to 69 employees; the company has a 15,000 sq ft facility in Redondo Beach; 16 employees previously worked at SpaceX; active job postings and rapid scaling of operations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed**: Delivers wire harnesses at 4x the speed of traditional vendors, compressing months-long timelines to weeks. - **Software-First Approach**: Proprietary software connects design, data, and production, creating a “connected factory” that eliminates bottlenecks and improves consistency. - **Deep Aerospace Expertise**: Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the team includes numerous veterans from SpaceX, Anduril, and other aerospace leaders, with certifications including IPC-620 and NASA-STD-8739.4. - **Continuous Learning**: Every build improves the next; the factory continuously refines processes, raises quality, and compresses lead times. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling operations and production capacity from their new facility in Redondo Beach. - Continuing to build out the software platform that powers their manufacturing process. - Hiring aggressively across engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles to support rapid growth. - Expanding customer base within aerospace and defense, and potentially into adjacent industries requiring high-reliability wire harnesses. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Core values include “Be a Pleasant Person,” “Have a Growth Mindset,” “Be Transparent,” and “Give a Damn.” The company emphasizes a collaborative, high-integrity environment where teammates support each other. - **Growth & Impact**: Employees wear multiple hats and are expected to embrace new challenges daily. The company is scaling rapidly, offering significant ownership and career growth opportunities. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace based in Redondo Beach, CA. The company has a 15,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Typical time on-site is mixed (remote + on-site). - **Tech Stack**: Engineers work with TypeScript, React, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, GitHub, and Figma. - **Open Roles (as of mid-2026)**: Industrial Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Accountant, and others. - **Notable Perks**: Working on a mission to transform a legacy industry, direct exposure to executive team, and a transparent culture where fundraising and customer acquisition updates are shared openly. ## Sources 1. [senrasystems.us](https://www.senrasystems.us/) 2. [senrasystems.us/careers](https://www.senrasystems.us/careers) 3. [senrasystems.us/about](https://www.senrasystems.us/about) 4. [linkedin.com/company/senra-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/senra-systems) 5. 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