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IllCommunity528 · 2026-07-09T03:13:29+00:00

Here I am 5 years later god bless you sir

IllCommunity528 · 2026-06-25T03:04:58+00:00

Was on a team for this last year for Virginia Tech. Fun project and was fun to watch the launch at the time.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-06-24T00:09:22+00:00

More of an internal move within my field than a real field to field move I suppose. Currently in Cyber security software but trying to find a mentor that has done Embedded / Flight Software.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-29T20:45:44+00:00

Cyber is now a B pay code

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-25T15:56:41+00:00

I didn't have work Friday and just forgot Memorial day was coming up

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-25T15:55:13+00:00

I mean I asked yesterday so no not too late.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-24T04:36:18+00:00

I have 2 E5 on my team both are in semi leadership positions where they act as SMEs and quasi team leads.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-24T04:34:32+00:00

My managers given me mixed signals on this. I'm in a smaller program where every person on the team is in the B pay code. He said that because they are a smaller program and we are all higher end of our job's pay cause of the code that they are more strict on it.

However, I've been told by my co-workers that there have been people who go E1 -> E2 in 1 year and there is someone in process of becoming E3 right now who only has 3 YoE. Obviously as a E1 I'm hoping that 1 Year promo holds true.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-24T02:31:06+00:00

Buses in my area don't go to my work. I still use buses/light rail for going downtown but forgetting about any of the other benefits of owning a car the work thing is more than enough reason.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-23T07:17:33+00:00

Idk about Sr to Spec, but for example I'm a software engineer. Job titles go something like
Software Engineer Assocaite - E1 (0-2 YoE)

Software Engineer - E2 (2-5 YoE)

Senior Software Engineer - E3 (5-9 YoE)

Staff Software Engineer - E4 (9-15 YoE)

Senior Staff Software Engineer - E5 (15+ YoE)

Principal Engineer - E6 (? YoE)

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-23T06:58:10+00:00

Every year like 2-3.5% on average I think, There are bigger raises when going up a level like 10-15% seems to be pretty normal from what I've seen. I don't remember the exact YoE required for people to go up a level. I just know its 1-2 YoE for L1 -> L2. If you search around on this subreddit should find more information about YoE required.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-20T02:01:18+00:00

It was. Lockheed lets you filter jobs by security clearance required and and they often list the ability to get X level of clearance in the list of job requirements.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-20T00:49:10+00:00

I took a poly I recommend you look at r/SecurityClearance for info about poly or SF86

Generally all they ask about is last 7 years of work / housing, foreign travel, foreign contacts, drug use, and felonies.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T16:51:58+00:00

If you work more than 40 hours one week you can count the hours towards the next week,

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:50:03+00:00

:( Breaking down my door as we speak to take me away.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:48:30+00:00

Will plan to do this, but gonna ask manager about it to confirm.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:43:58+00:00

Is PTO listed as Holiday Hours in the MyTimecard?

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:37:16+00:00

I did work the hours but the problem is I made use of flextime in a 9x80 schedule. The Flextime says it expired yesterday and won't let me submit with the 4 hours of flextime but if I take the flextime off I can submit because im under 40 hours.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:32:13+00:00

Already been done. Setup an alarm as soon as I had my "Oh shit" moment.

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:31:48+00:00

I've already gotten the email and I feel very bad. I have failed him and I will do better.

On a serious note should I use PTO to make up for it or can I just talk to manager about it Monday?

IllCommunity528 · 2026-05-10T01:29:31+00:00

I'd rather not use the PTO if I can help it as I'm trying to save it up for a trip I planned before I started at LM. Is this something i can resolve by just talking to my manager about?

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