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Senior Automation Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 5, 2026Apply by Feb 4, 2026

Role & seniority: Sr Automation Engineer (Senior-level, on-site)

Location & work type: Hillsboro, Oregon, onsite; Full-time or contract

Stack / tools

  • Languages / frameworks: Python with Pytest; Robot Framework

  • OS / platform: QNX OS & Hypervisor; virtualization

  • Cloud / devops: AWS; CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps); Git

  • Automation app layers: Appium/Selenium; UI/UX automation; large keyword repositories

  • Architecture: modular test design; page-object/page-keyword patterns

  • Misc: wrapper layers, fixtures, reusable components; cross-layer debugging

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse in Python/Pytest

  • Optimize hybrid execution flows that span Pytest and RF assets

  • Integrate framework components with CI/CD pipelines; mentor juniors and enforce standards

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest

  • Migration experience from Robot Framework to Python/Pytest

  • Experience with QNX OS & virtualization; device tools and debugging across Python, RF

  • Expertise in Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation; large keyword repositories (1000+)

  • Solid understanding of modular test design, maintainability, Git, and CI/CD workflows

Nice-to-haves

  • Hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet, etc.)

  • In-flight entertainment or multimedia systems experience

  • Fault injection, hardware simulation; GMSL & IP peripherals; scheduling/orche

Full Description

Job Title: Sr Automation Engineer

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon (onsite)

Duration: Full time/contract Experience – 7 to 10 years

Keywords: (all these are mandatory, at least 5+ years in each) Python (Pytest) OR Robot Framework QNX (Posix), UX/UI Automation & Testing

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest.
  • Capable of performing migration activities from Robot Framework based tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.
  • Architect and enhance automation frameworks using Python/Pytest.
  • Experience in QNX OS & Hypervisor (Virtualization) & Cloud (AWS)
  • Build wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
  • Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, RF, and device tools.
  • Practical experience with Robot Framework – keywords, resources, variables, and test structure.
  • Ability to work with large keyword repositories (1000+ keywords).
  • Experience with Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation.
  • Strong understanding of modular test design, page-object/page-keyword patterns, and automation maintainability.
  • Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in mobility, embedded, aviation, or high-volume regression environments.
  • Exposure to framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Analyse and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python-based executions.
  • Optimise hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and RF assets.
  • Integrate framework components with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
  • Mentor junior engineers and enforce automation design and coding standards.

Nice to have skills

  • Hardware Interfacing (USB, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Inflight Entertainment Systems
  • Multimedia Interfaces (Touch, Audio/Video)
  • Fault Injection & Hardware Simulation
  • GMSL & IP Peripheral Communication
  • Scheduling & Orchestration Test
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