P2P2 — Developing Professional
Developing
Independently execute component-level tests, calibrate instruments, and conduct basic data analysis.
What this level means
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
What you'd do
- Execute component-level tests
- Calibrate instruments
- Conduct basic data analysis
- Prepare test reports
- Ensure compliance with testing standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Identify test improvements
- Maintain accurate test records
- Assist in training junior staff
- Participate in project meetings
- Execute tests and calibrate instruments
- Analyze and report data
- Collaborate with teams
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Instrument calibration
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Technical communication
- Problem-solving
- Project collaboration
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Testing methodologies
- Instrument calibration techniques
- Data analysis methods
- Quality standards
- Technical reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management basics
- Continuous improvement
- Proactive problem-solver
- Accountable for tasks
- Effective communicator
- Technical proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
What good looks like
- 2–4 years of hands-on testing or design engineering experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in data analysis tools
- Effective communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-2112.02 — Validation Engineers