
Senior Automation Engineer
Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group • Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Role & seniority: Sr Automation Engineer (Senior-level, on-site)
Location & work type: Hillsboro, Oregon, onsite; Full-time or contract
Stack / tools
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Languages / frameworks: Python with Pytest; Robot Framework
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OS / platform: QNX OS & Hypervisor; virtualization
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Cloud / devops: AWS; CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps); Git
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Automation app layers: Appium/Selenium; UI/UX automation; large keyword repositories
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Architecture: modular test design; page-object/page-keyword patterns
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Misc: wrapper layers, fixtures, reusable components; cross-layer debugging
Top 3 responsibilities
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Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse in Python/Pytest
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Optimize hybrid execution flows that span Pytest and RF assets
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Integrate framework components with CI/CD pipelines; mentor juniors and enforce standards
Must-have skills
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5+ years automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest
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Migration experience from Robot Framework to Python/Pytest
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Experience with QNX OS & virtualization; device tools and debugging across Python, RF
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Expertise in Appium/Selenium or device/UI automation; large keyword repositories (1000+)
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Solid understanding of modular test design, maintainability, Git, and CI/CD workflows
Nice-to-haves
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Hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet, etc.)
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In-flight entertainment or multimedia systems experience
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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