Presentation from November 17, 2008 Dinner Meeting

8/9/2019 Presentation from November 17, 2008 Dinner Meeting

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22 Sep 08 Lunch n LearnSystems EngineersWhat good are they?

Lunchn Learn

Dr. Wiley LarsonDirector, Space Systems EngineeringSchool of Systems and Enterprises

Stevens Institute of [email protected]

+1 719 582 0111

Background

What is it?

Behavioral characteristics of a good systems engineer

What capabilities does a systems engineer need Learning to do systems engineering

Examples

Suggested Reading

Systems EngineersWhat good are they?

Academic Partner

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Typical Descriptions

Manage processesa good part, an enabler, but not enough

Prepare the documents necessary for key project milestonespoor

Perform as the technical conscience of a projectnice butgeneric

Design, realize, and manage the creation, development, andimplementation of the system reasonable

Know the technical red line through the system; be able toanticipate effects of changes throughout the system andlifecyclereasonable but limited

Maintain the big-picture perspective, integrating all disciplinesreasonable

Maintain the project s technical integrity, whatever it takesreasonable



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A Metaphor

An orchestra conductor knows music and understands issues like pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, sonic qualities as well as capabilities ofvarious instruments and musicians

is required once the orchestra reaches a certain size

and complexity typically mastered one or more musical instruments

may be a composer

selects and shapes the music an orchestra plays

interprets a composer's musicin light of the audience

often strives to maintain the integrity of the composer'sintent

organizes and leads musicians playing different musicalinstruments

is responsible for the success of the performance



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A Metaphor

On the other hand, a systems engineer: understands fundamentals of mathematics, science and physics,

as well as capabilities of various people and disciplines

is required once a project reaches a certain size and complexity

mastered a technical discipline and has learned multipledisciplines

may architect or design systems

selects and shapes the technical issues addressed bymultidisciplinary teams

is often required to interpret and communicate objectives,requirements, system architecture and design

is responsible for the technical integrity of the design

organizes and leads multi-discipline teams

is responsible for successful delivery of a complex product orservice



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What is the scope of systems engineering?



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What are the behavioral characteristics of agood systems engineer?



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Communications

Systems engineers must be superb communicators

Transmitter AND Receiver

Must often communicate complex information in a

way that is easily understood by all



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What capabilities must a system engineer have?Systems Engineering = Technical Leadership + Systems Management



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How do I improve my systems engineering skills?

Systems management can be learned in class and enhanced with practice

Technical leadership is best learned by doinghands-on hardware/softwareexperience



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Systems Engineering Performance Levels



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System Engineering--

Dr. Wiley LarsonDistinguished Service Professor

Director of Space System EngineeringSchool of Systems and Enterprises

Stevens Institute of Technology, USA

719-582-0111

www.stevens.edu/SPACE

Academic Partner

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Graduate Certificate and Mastersin Space System Engineering

Focus on five areas

Development ofspace system engineers--people

Space domain knowledge in robotic and humanspace missions and systems to the subsystem levelTechnical red line with focus on baselines

Upfront design and associated follow through

Fundamental system engineering processesenhanced with how to information, tools and

approaches Products to be developed and delivered

Softer sideteamwork, communications andtechnical leadership



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Graduate Certificate and Mastersin Systems EngineeringKey Points

Flexible course delivery, on-site, in short 2-3 day sessions (may beFri/Sat), for example, every three weeks

Learn the technical "red line" though complete space missions andsystems, tied to your work

Design and system engineer space missions and systems usinghands-on techniques and take-away tools, learn spacecraft

verification hands-on with functional spacecraft and testequipment

Learn how to apply the 17 SE processesin the DOD Acq Guidebookand NASAs NPRs in life-like, space-related situations

Course Modules tailored to meet your system engineeringGovernance

Students can obtain credit for previously-taken course modules bytaking an exam, if desired.

Most modules are available for executive sessions, on-line or atStevens

Earn Graduate Certificate from the largest system engineeringgraduate program in the USgo on for your Masters from Stevens



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Graduate Certificate andMasters in Space System Engineering



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Stevens has an established, credible Graduate Certificate andMasters Program in Space System Engineering

Course modules available on site, flexible delivery

Graduate Certificate Program beginning soon in your area

Highly qualified, experienced professors and instructorsidentified and ready to go

Sign up todaywww.stevens.edu/SPACE

We are a go for launch!

Summary



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Space Systems Engineering ProgramLeadership and Structure



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Space Systems Engineering ProgramLeadership and Structure



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Implementation Issues

Academic partnership possibilities

Desired Programmodules, certificates, masters

Graduate credit or not Delivery optionsin-house executive, on-line

Schedule of participation

Value and cost

Contractual issues



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Elements of a Space MissionArchitecture

Subject

Orbits

Space segment, consisting of

Payload

Spacecraft bus

Launch segment

Ground segment Mission operations

Command, control, andcommunications architecture



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Questions/Comments



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What have we learned aboutsystems engineering?

Systems engineersactivities span all lifecycle phasesof a project

Best practicing space systems engineers share some

common personal behavioral characteristics Systems engineering is made up of two primary

activitiestechnical leadership and systemsmanagement

Systems engineers capabilities have been identifiedand verified across a large, diverse space community

We believe that universities can use this information toimprove systems engineering curricula



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Whats the purpose of AppliedSpace Systems Engineering?

Provide a how to do space systems engineering

Provide processes, tools and information necessary tosystem engineer space systems

Offer case studies, lessons learned and a fully-integrated example to demonstrate how to do systemsengineering

Create a space-related systems engineering text and

reference for university students as well as practicingsystems engineers


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Presentation from November 17, 2008 Dinner Meeting