Technical Product Owner (QNX - Automation framework)

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.