In one line: Holding to ethical principles, and having the nerve to act on them when it costs something.
Part of the Character cluster of the Engineering Leadership Capabilities.
What it means
Integrity is consistency between stated values and actual choices, especially under schedule or political pressure. Engineers carry a particular duty because their decisions put public safety and trust at stake.
What it looks like
- Refusing to sign off on data you have not seen
- Raising a safety concern through the right channel and following it up
- Reporting results honestly when they disappoint the customer