AF Center for Systems Engineering TSPG Engineering Forum

1. AF Center for Systems EngineeringTSPG Engineering Forum Mike Ucchino Chief, App/Dev Division AFIT/SYA 21 Jul 04

2. SECAF Direction • Develop Plan to strengthen Air Force’s systems engineering capabilities • “Create an Institute for Systems Engineering” AFMC SE Forum SE process not broken – inconsistent application of the process causing the problems

3. AFIT Organization AETC Commander AETC Commander AFMC AFMC AFSPC AFSPC Gen Cook Gen Cook Systems Engineering Air Univ Commander Air Univ Commander Senior Council Senior Council Lt Gen Lamontagne Lt Gen Regni AU Board of Visitors AU Board of Visitors AFIT SE Subcommittee AFIT SE Subcommittee AFIT Commandant AFIT Commandant Brig Gen ( Brig Gen ( Sel Sel ) Eidsaune ) Eidsaune Communications & Info Services Major Trautmann Center for Systems Center for Systems Provost School of Systems School of Systems Civil Engineer & Engineering Engineering and Logistics and Logistics Services School - Mr. Wilson - Acting Dr Calico Director Interim Director - Mr. Wilson Dean Dean - - Col Knapp Col Knapp Dean - - Col Astin Advocacy Advocacy Collaboration Collaboration Consultation Consultation SE Ed & Training SE Ed & Training - New Reorganization

4. CSE Goals Influence and institutionalize systems engineering process Policy, process, practices, tools Collaboration with government, industry & academia Advocacy / consultation Rotational program Educate the workforce Academic programs Graduate programs – MS, PhD & certificate Seminars, workshops, short courses Provide accessibility at key DoD locations Case studies SYA SYE

5. Systems Engineering …an interdisciplinary approach encompassing the entire set of scientific, technical, and managerial efforts needed to evolve, verify, deploy (or field), and support an integrated and life-cycle balanced set of system solutions that satisfy customer needs. Solution Needs SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DRAFT

6. Systems Engineering Solutions Required Capability } { Systems Engineering Process Weapon Systems Eng Data TOs Spares Support Equip Training Facilities Capability Requirements Documents Operational Missions MODs Connection

7. Program Management Process (Systems Engineering Process) Development Supply Maintenance Production Modifications Depot IL / LG AQ / XR Process vs Organization LIFE CYCLE Logistics Acquisition

8. OSD / NDIA • Oct 03: Systems Engineering Summit • Government, industry, and academia participated • Brainstormed 38 potential SE action items • Developing guides • Requiring a systems engineering plan • Making policy/regulation/process changes • Developing contractual incentives • Refining educational/training template requirements • Looking at consolidating as many as possible • Some already addressed through other efforts • Identifying short/long term efforts

9. SEP Guide • USD(AT&L) policy memo, dated 30 Mar 04 • SE processes – what standards, CMM, etc will be used • Technical baseline – how is it developed, managed, and controlled • Technical reviews • Assess program technical maturity • Assess program technical risk • Support program decisions • Integrate SE into program’s IPTs • Describe integration/coordination across IPTs • Describe IPT organization • Identify SE tools employed • CSE developing further guidance for program offices

10. SAF/AQ • Main Objectives • Establish program environment founded on robust development principles • Promised capabilities delivered on schedule & within budget • Scalable/expandable solutions to meet future needs • Desensitized to manufacturing & operational variations • Key SE elements given principle consideration • Solicitation, award, and execution processes • Proactive SE leading indicators utilized • Mapped to incentive strategies • Measurable • Minimize surprises • Change government and contractor emphasis as needed

11. SAF/AQ Actions • Issued Increment 2 Systems Engineering policy memorandum • Issued guide for Robust Engineering Methodologies • Leveraging Lean Aircraft Initiative tenants/processes that can improve SE application • Will develop training and impose minimum qualification requirements for critical positions, e.g., SPD/PM, Chief Engr, IPT Leads • Increment 3 Systems Engineering policy will focus on workforce development

12. Robust Engineering Guide • “Robust engineering” guidance • Disciplined systems engineering • Robust product design • Contractual guidance • Section M • Section L • Incentives • Technical management leading indicator examples • Pro-active measures of SE process effectiveness • Flag potential problem areas in time to fix • Available on CSE website (http://cse.afit.edu)

13. Robust Engineering Guide • Robust product designs try to anticipate: • Technology advancements • Commercial product utilization • DoD imposed constraints • Obsolescence • Future requirements • New operational missions and roles • Interoperability • Network-centric applications • etc

14. Robust Engineering Guide • Factors to consider when assessing contractor technical capabilities and performance • Uses disciplined systems engineering processes • Requirements analysis and allocation • Robust design principles • Trade studies/analyses • Risk management • Configuration management • Mfg/QA processes • Technical reviews • Verification/validation • etc • Qualified, trained staff assigned to program • SE tools effectively and efficiently used • M&S • CMMI • etc • Subcontractors employ same processes and principles

15. Robust Engineering Guide • Six critical systems engineering areas drive most cost/schedule/performance risks • Requirements definition • Design maturation • Subcontractor management • Test and evaluation / verification and validation • Manufacturing • Sustainment

16. Robust Engineering Guide • Some leading indicator examples • Change activities vs time • Specifications approved vs planned • Subcontracts signed vs planned • Engineering manpower vs planned • Design documentation vs planned • Actual TPMs vs planned • Deficiency/trouble reports vs expectations • Verification activities approved vs planned • Actual schedule vs planned • Design review AIs closed vs scheduled • Applicable to subcontract management as well

17. CSE Website • Educational Opportunities • Curriculum (Degree / Certificate / Continuing Education) • Available Resources • Case Studies • Tools • Best Practices • Guidance Documents • Ongoing Research • Consultation Services • Internet Links • Policy / Stakeholders • Significant Upcoming SE Events • Business Portal Interface Target IOC: Summer 04

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