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| vs | P3 PRODUC2.SYSTEMSE3570.P3 Systems Engineering / Product Development — P3 | P2 PRODUC2.SYSTEMSE3570.P2 Systems Engineering / Product Development — P2 | P4 PRODUC2.SYSTEMSE3570.P4 Systems Engineering / Product Development — P4 | P3 PRODUC2.TESTVALI3A87.P3 Test & Validation Engineering — P3 |
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| Market pay | $82k ($65k–$105k)inherited | $72k ($57k–$92k)inherited | $109k ($86k–$139k)inherited | $82k ($65k–$105k)inherited |
| Level | P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional | P2 · P2 — Developing Professional | P4 · P4 — Senior Professional | P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional |
| Function | Product Development & Systems Engineering | Product Development & Systems Engineering | Product Development & Systems Engineering | Product Development & Systems Engineering |
| Focus | Systems Engineering / Product Development | Systems Engineering / Product Development | Systems Engineering / Product Development | Test & Validation Engineering |
| Typical years | 3–5 | 1–3 | 5–8 | 3–5 |
| Scope | Features or a sub-system end-to-end | Defined deliverables / small features | A system or set of related features | Features or a sub-system end-to-end |
| Autonomy | Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard | General supervision; reviewed at milestones | Self-directed; reviewed at critical decision points | Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard |
| Impact | Project / team outcomes | Own and immediate-team deliverables | Multi-team / function outcomes | Project / team outcomes |
| Decision rights | Owns implementation decisions for own scope | Routine technical choices within guidance | Owns technical decisions for a system; influences adjacent design | Owns implementation decisions for own scope |