Technical Product Owner (QNX - Automation framework)

PROLIM Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on cutting-edge virtualized embedded systems

Collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-functional engineering team

Drive impactful automation initiatives

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead the development and strategy of an Automation Framework for In-Flight Entertainment systems. The role requires 7–10 years in automation frameworks and embedded systems, as well as hands-on experience with Virtualized Android and Linux environments. You will own the roadmap, prioritize features, define KPIs, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in automation frameworks, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Virtualized Android environments, Linux, QNX, and Qualcomm SOM.
• Strong understanding of automation framework architecture.
• Experience writing epics, features, and user stories in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, roadmap, and backlog for the Automation Framework.
• Prioritize automation features and capabilities based on business value.
• Define KPIs for automation coverage, stability, efficiency, and adoption.
• Guide the team on automation needs for virtualized Android environments and QNX subsystems.

Skills

Automation frameworks

Embedded systems

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Automation framework architecture

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead the development and strategy of our Automation Framework for Virtualized Android, Linux, and QNX-based In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with Agile product leadership to drive automation initiatives across multiple platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the vision, roadmap, and backlog for the Automation Framework.
• Prioritize automation features and capabilities based on business value, technical feasibility, and team capacity.
• Define KPIs for automation coverage, stability, efficiency, and adoption.
• Guide the team on automation needs for virtualized Android environments, Linux/QNX subsystems, and Qualcomm SOM-based hardware.
• Oversee IFE system integration and certification workflows.
• Write well-structured epics, features, and user stories for automation tooling, framework improvements, APIs, and test workflows.
• Refine backlog items with engineering teams to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with automation strategy.
• Collaborate with Scrum Master and Engineering Lead to drive predictable, sprint-based delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between automation engineering and product/program stakeholders.
• Gather requirements from system verification, platform software teams, airline program teams, and integration labs.
• Communicate roadmap, progress, risks, and dependencies with clarity and frequency.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in automation frameworks, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Virtualized Android environments, Linux, QNX, and Qualcomm SOM.
• Strong understanding of automation framework architecture, including hardware abstraction, virtualized interfaces, DUT orchestration, and reporting pipelines.
• Experience writing epics, features, and user stories in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IFE systems and certification workflows is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent.
• Experience in airline or automotive infotainment systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, or test automation frameworks.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge virtualized embedded systems for aviation technology.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-functional engineering team.
• Drive impactful automation initiatives across multiple platforms and programs.