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Job Title: Product Owner – Automation Framework
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner – Automation Framework to lead and drive automation initiatives for Virtualized Android, Linux/QNX based In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platforms. This role will own the vision, roadmap, and delivery of automation frameworks supporting Qualcomm SOM based embedded systems and will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-quality automation solutions.
Mandatory Skills
- Automation Framework development & ownership
- Virtualized Android Environment
- Linux & QNX Operating Systems
- Qualcomm SOM / Embedded Platforms
- In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Systems
Key Responsibilities
Product Leadership & Strategy
- Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for the Automation Framework supporting IFE platforms.
- Define and prioritize automation features based on business value, platform needs, and delivery timelines.
- Establish KPIs for automation coverage, stability, efficiency, and adoption across platform teams.
- Drive automation strategy for:
- Virtualized Android environments
- Linux and QNX subsystems
- Qualcomm SOM hardware platforms
- IFE integration and certification workflows
Agile & Delivery Management
- Create and maintain clear epics, features, and user stories for automation tools, APIs, and workflows.
- Refine backlog items to ensure feasibility, clarity, and engineering alignment.
- Partner with Scrum Master and Engineering Leads to enable predictable sprint-based delivery.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison between automation engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Gather and translate requirements from system verification, platform software, airline program teams, and integration labs.
- Communicate roadmap, progress, dependencies, and risks with clarity and consistency.
Required Qualifications
- 7–10 years of experience in Automation Framework / Embedded / Platform Software Product Ownership
- Strong understanding of Virtualized Android, Linux/QNX, and Qualcomm embedded platforms
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum automation engineering teams
- Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills
- Prior exposure to IFE, avionics, mobility, or embedded systems environments preferred