Sr Automation Engineer

American IT Systems • Hillsboro, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a senior automation engineer with strong expertise in Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework to drive cross-framework automation, keyword reuse, and large-scale test migration tasks. The role involves working with extensive keyword libraries, designing modular automation components, and supporting hybrid execution environments.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework.
• Experience in Android & QNX OS & Hypervisor (Virtualization) & Cloud (AWS)
• 6-10 years of automation experience with strong hands-on Python + Pytest.
• 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.
• Capable of performing migration activities from RF-based tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.

Nice To Haves

• Hardware Interfacing (USB, Ethernet, etc.)
• Inflight Entertainment Systems
• Multimedia Interfaces (Touch, Audio/Video)
• Fault Injection & Hardware Simulation
• GMSL & IP Peripheral Communication
• Scheduling & Orchestration Test
• Experience in mobility, embedded, aviation, or high-volume regression environments.
• Exposure to framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.

Responsibilities

• Architect and enhance automation frameworks using Python/Pytest.
• Analyse and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python-based executions.
• Build wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
• Optimise hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and RF assets.
• Integrate framework components with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, RF, and device tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce automation design and coding standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior