L5 · Autonomous Systems Architect

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Complete study material for the L5 exam — read through each section, complete the lab exercises, and review the competency rubric before testing.

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L5 · Autonomous Systems Architect

Competency Rubric

Competency Rubric

Rating Label Description
4 Expert Performs without prompting, handles unexpected variations, could teach others
3 Competent Performs correctly and consistently without assessor intervention
2 Developing Completes task with minor prompting or 1-2 procedural errors
1 Insufficient Cannot complete task or makes safety-critical errors

Competency Table

# Domain Competency Minimum Passing Rating
1 Platform Knowledge Identifies platform-specific diagnostic parameters without reference 2 — Developing
2 Diagnostics Applies signal analysis (FFT, spectral) to identify bearing faults 2 — Developing
3 Fleet Systems Performs multi-robot fleet health analysis 2 — Developing
4 FMEA Calculates RPN and escalates at correct threshold (RPN > 500) 3 — Competent
5 Repair Executes multi-platform repair without platform-specific reference during procedure 2 — Developing
6 Documentation Produces fleet-level diagnostic report to L3+ standard 3 — Competent
7 Leadership Correctly escalates or delegates to appropriate level 2 — Developing
8 Safety All L1/L2 safety competencies maintained at Competent 3 — Competent
9 Software Interprets ROS 2 and firmware logs across multiple platforms 2 — Developing
10 Analysis Applies MTBF data to predictive maintenance scheduling 2 — Developing
11 Communication Delivers technical briefing to non-technical fleet operator 2 — Developing
12 Standards Correctly applies relevant safety standards (ISO 10218) 2 — Developing
13 Practical Completes multi-platform diagnostic lab without critical errors 3 — Competent
14 Assessment Passes written exam at or above 80% with domain minimums met 3 — Competent