AF Center for Systems Engineering

TSPG Engineering Forum

Mike Ucchino Chief, App/Dev Division AFIT/SYA 21 Jul 04

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

AFIT Organization

Systems Engineering Senior Council AFIT Commandant Brig Gen (Sel) Eidsaune Engineering Interim Director -Mr. Wilson

Advocacy Collaboration Consultation

Civil Engineer & Services School AU Board of Visitors AFIT SE Subcommittee Communications & Info Services Major Trautmann Provost Acting - Dr Calico

- New Reorganization

CSE Goals

SYA

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Influence and institutionalize systems engineering process

– Policy, process, practices, tools • Collaboration with government, industry & academia – Advocacy / consultation – Rotational program

SYE

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Educate the workforce

– Academic programs • Graduate programs – MS, PhD & certificate • Seminars, workshops, short courses • Provide accessibility at key DoD locations – Case studies

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.

Needs Solution

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Systems Engineering Solutions Required Capability

MODs Capability Requirements Documents Operational } Missions Systems Engineering Process

Connection

{ Weapon Systems Eng Data TOs Spares Support Equip Training Facilities

Process vs Organization

LIFE CYCLE Program Management Process (Systems Engineering Process) Development Production Modifications Supply Maintenance Depot

AQ / XR

Acquisition

IL / LG

Logistics

OSD / NDIA

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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

SEP Guide

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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

SAF/AQ

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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

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

Robust Engineering Guide

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“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)

Robust Engineering Guide

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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

Robust Engineering Guide

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Factors to consider when assessing contractor technical capabilities and performance

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Uses disciplined systems engineering processes

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Requirements analysis and allocation

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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

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M&S

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CMMI

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etc Subcontractors employ same processes and principles

Robust Engineering Guide

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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

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

CSE Website

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Educational Opportunities

– Curriculum (Degree / Certificate / Continuing Education)

Available Resources

– Case Studies – Tools – Best Practices – Guidance Documents

Ongoing Research Consultation Services

Target IOC: Summer 04

Internet Links

– Policy / Stakeholders

Significant Upcoming SE Events Business Portal Interface