Table of Contents

IntroductionIntended Users of this BookDefinition of Systems EngineeringSE and Concurrent EngineeringSE Process BenefitsApplications of the SE ProcessKey Elements of Systems EngineeringKey Issues of Systems EngineeringSE Process TailoringKey Questions of Systems EngineeringThe Ideal Systems EngineerSystems ConceptsSystems TerminologySystem HierarchyProduct DevelopmentVarious Uses for the Building Block StructureThe Nature of RequirementsProcess ConceptsRelationship Between Process and ToolsThe PMTE ParadigmPMTE Element DefinitionsDistinction Between Process and MethodsSystems Engineering Development Environment (SEDE)Mapping PMTE RelationshipsRoles of Technology and PeopleImplications for ManagementSystems Engineering Process OverviewSE Process RolesSystems Engineering ProcessSystems Engineering Process ElementsSystems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)Systems Engineering Master Schedule (SEMS) and Systems Engineering Detailed Schedule (SEDS)Other Aspects of Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering Process DetailsProcess TailoringGraphical NotationProcess Inputs and OutputsActivity Inputs and OutputsSystems Engineering Management SubprocessSE Planning ActivitySE Control and Integration ActivityRequirements and Architecture Definition SubprocessRequirements Analysis ActivityFunctional Analysis/Allocation ActivitySynthesis ActivitySystem Analysis and Optimization ActivityRequirements and Architecture Documentation ActivitySystem Integration and Verification (SI&V) SubprocessSI&V Planning ActivitySI&V Development ActivitySI&V Execution ActivityProcess TailoringTailoring ConsiderationsGeneral GuidanceIn-Depth ConsiderationsSEMP TailoringSpecialty Engineering and Functional Discipline TasksTailoring DocumentationSystems Engineering Process Suppo