Systems Engineering Realisation

Abstract

The systems engineering process as described in many books, however many minor variations may exist, is perceived by most members of INCOSE as an obvious way to pursue the development of solutions to complex problems. At the same time, most members are aware and concerned that few companies practice its precepts with total success. This paper makes the claim that sound system engineering knowledge exists but is not often well applied in practice as a premise of a study to seek out the reasons for this schism with the goal being an eventual closure of it. This paper, therefore, is an introduction to an extended activity planned by the authors.

Denying Requirements ‐ Twelve Excuses

“…In many respects the difficulties of selling requirements engineering stem from the same sources as selling systems engineering as a whole [Sheard et al 1999, Grady et al 1999, Garcia 1996]. To an inexperienced or untrained eye, the products of requirements engineering are too intangible, too remote from the final product, and any effort not spent in design and production is viewed with suspicion.…”