Attachment_L-6_Standard_Labor_Category_Description.docx

ATTACHMENT L-6 Standard Labor Category Description

RPOC IV Guideline Description

ENGINEER I

This position is considered an entry level engineering position. Responsibilities include assisting in design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or in a related area

0-4 Years

ENGINEER II

This position is considered a journeyman level engineering position. Responsibilities include design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Required to supervise less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or in a related area.

4-10 Years

ENGINEER III

This position is considered a senior level engineering position. Responsible for more complex issues including systems engineering. Responsibilities include design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Required to supervise less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or in a related area

>10 years

ENGINEER IV

This position is considered a senior level engineering position. Responsibilities include conceptual thinking, design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Required to supervise less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or in a related area

BS >15 Years

OR

MS >13 Years

ENGINEER V

This position is considered a senior level engineering position. Responsibilities include conceptual thinking, design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Required to supervise less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or in a related area

BS >20 Years

MS >18 Years

ENGNEER VI SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

This position is considered a highly skilled senior level engineering position. Responsibilities include conceptual thinking, design, development, test, analysis, technical configuration management of hardware, software, etc., in the various engineering disciplines. Required to supervise less experienced engineers. Engineering disciplines that may map into this SLC include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, propulsion, environmental, structures, thermal, safety, software, systems and quality.

Typically requires a master’s degree or PhD in engineering or in a related area

MS >20 Years

PhD >15 Years