Test Automation Technical Leader - eLxr Linux

Aptiv; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning subscription

Job summary

Aptiv in Troy, MI is seeking a Linux Test Automation Technical Leader to lead the development of automated test strategies for our eLxr development teams. You will play a crucial role in enhancing features and driving automation improvements across key markets.

With over 8 years in software development and expertise in programming languages such as C and Python, as well as automation frameworks, you will provide guidance to junior members while ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.

This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, verification, and validation.
• Experience developing automation frameworks or Test Manager solutions.
• United States Citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of automated test strategies and test cases.
• Drive improvements to features, tools, workflows, and automation processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

Go programming

Automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Linux development environments

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Education

BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

LAVA

PyTest

Git

Jira

Job description

Linux Test Automation Technical Leader – eLxr Distribution

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission‑critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy.

About eLxr

eLxr is a Debian‑based Linux distribution engineered for performance, reliability, and enterprise‑class security. We are expanding our core engineering team and seeking a highly experienced Linux Test Automation Technical Leader to join the eLxr development teams.

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and certification of test environments for safety critical products used in Telecom, Aerospace, Industrial, and Automotive markets. You will contribute across the full test framework lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and verification. You will also work closely with product management and system architects to understand requirements and deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the development of automated test strategies and test cases for eLxr to support Wind River’s growth in new embedded and enterprise market segments.
• Drive improvements to features, tools, workflows, and automation processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute ideas and solutions for product enhancements and technical iterations.
• Collaborate effectively with global software engineering teams across multiple time zones.

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, verification, and validation.
• Strong programming skills in C, Python (including design patterns), Go, and familiarity with Debian fundamentals.
• Experience developing automation frameworks or Test Manager solutions.
• Experience working with emulators and virtualized test environments.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.
• Ability to create test cases from high‑level and low‑level requirements, including understanding of test input variations.
• Experience using automation frameworks and tools such as LAVA, PyTest, Git, Jira, and Linux‑based development environments.
• United States Citizenship required or permanent residency is required.

Good To Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• In‑depth Linux knowledge, including kernel concepts and system internals.
• Experience contributing to or testing open‑source projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse engineering teams.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Self‑driven with strong attention to detail and ownership.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time‑off policies for work‑life balance
• Employee assistance program for mental well‑being
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.

Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Special Clearance Requirements

This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, and therefore any offer will be contingent upon verification of both of these requirements.