Discover the timeless principles of systems engineering in this groundbreaking book. Thoroughly illustrated and praised for being exceptionally ahead of its time, this book is a pioneering exploration of concepts like interdisciplinary teams, introduced years before such ideas became mainstream in the tech world.
Dive into a detailed yet accessible journey through the classic systems engineering process—a methodology that has been successfully applied in both defense and commercial product development for generations. This book is not just a theoretical discourse; it’s a practical guide, structured like a checklist, ensuring that all critical aspects of system building are considered, regardless of your chosen process or methodology.
For those new to the field, it offers a comprehensive overview of how complex systems are developed, demystifying the technicalities. Engineers and project managers will find it an invaluable framework for planning and assessing system development. The content is divided into four insightful parts:
1. Introduction to Systems Engineering Concepts: Understand the foundational ideas that underpin the systems engineering process, and how these integrate with the Department of Defense's acquisition procedures.
2. The Systems Engineering Problem-Solving Process: Delve into the problem-solving methods used in systems engineering, explained in straightforward terms.
3. Analysis and Control Tools: Learn about the analytical and control tools that bring balance and rigor to the engineering process.
4. Broader Management Issues: Explore vital topics related to the conduct of a systems engineering effort, from strategic planning to addressing larger management challenges.
Systems Engineering Fundamentals is a guide to thinking and planning effectively in the realm of systems development. This book is an essential addition to your professional library. Join the ranks of those who have found invaluable insights in these pages. Embrace the wisdom that has shaped successful systems engineering for decades.
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The material presented in this book is focused on the details of the classic systems engineering process and the role of the systems engineer. The systems engineering process described has been used successfully in both DoD and commercial product development for decades. We have tried to describe this time-proven process at a level of detail that makes it logical and understandable as a tool to use to plan, design, and develop products. This book provides a basic, conceptual-level description of engineering management disciplines that relate to the development and life cycle management of a system. For the non-engineer it provides an overview of how a system is developed. For the engineer and project manager it provides a basic framework for planning and assessing system development. The first part introduces the basic concepts that govern the systems engineering process and how those concepts fit the Department of Defense acquisition process. The second part introduces the systems engineering problem-solving process, and discusses in basic terms some traditional techniques used in the process. Part three discusses analysis and control tools that provide balance to the process. Part four discusses issues integral to the conduct of a systems engineering effort, from planning to consideration of broader management issues.
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