Sr. Automation Engineer - Python and Firmware

Job Title: Sr. Automation Engineer

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking Senior Automation Engineers to lead and enhance advanced automation solutions for embedded and UI-driven systems. The ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in Python-based automation, Robot Framework, and QNX environments, with a strong focus on scalable test architecture, framework migration, and high-volume regression execution. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, cross-layer debugging skills, and collaboration within complex embedded and aviation-grade systems.

Mandatory Technical Skills

(Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in each)

• Python automation using Pytest or Robot Framework
• QNX OS (POSIX-compliant systems)
• UX/UI Automation & Testing

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and enhance scalable automation frameworks using Python and Pytest.
• Perform migration of automation assets from Robot Framework to Python/Pytest, ensuring feature parity and long-term maintainability.
• Analyze and interpret large Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python-based executions.
• Optimize hybrid execution models involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets.
• Develop wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
• Independently debug complex cross-layer automation issues spanning Python, Robot Framework, QNX OS, and device-level tools.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Execute and maintain UI and device automation using Appium, Selenium, or equivalent tools.
• Enforce modular test design principles, including page-object and page-keyword patterns, to ensure long-term automation maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold automation design, coding standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Python automation and Pytest.
• Strong practical experience with Robot Framework, including keywords, resources, variables, and test structuring.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining large keyword repositories (1000 keywords).
• Experience working with QNX OS, POSIX systems, Hypervisor-based virtualization, and Cloud environments (AWS).
• Solid understanding of Git version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with UI and device automation tools such as Appium and Selenium.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mobility, embedded systems, aviation, or high-volume regression environments.
• Exposure to automation framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.