Firmware Tester

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.

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

• UX/UI Automation & Testing

• 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, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.