Definitions What is Systems Engineering the ensemble of coordinated anal yses simulations and processes which lead to a technical product which best meets the needs of an identified customer What does it mean to manage systems engineering Systems engineering management requires the allocation of resources in a manner that ensures success Resources include funds, schedule, personnel, tools, and environment Proper allocation requires that the manager continuously predicts the future needs of the program and technical hurdles and allocates the currently available resources such that these needs are met and these hurdles are cleared at the appropriate time Systems Engineering ManagementDefinitions • What is Systems Engineering? – the ensemble of coordinated analyses, simulations, and processes which lead to a technical product which best meets the needs of an identified customer. • What does it mean to manage systems engineering? – Systems engineering management requires the allocation of resources in a manner that ensures success. – Resources include funds, schedule, personnel, tools, and environment. – Proper allocation requires that the manager continuously predicts the future needs of the program and technical hurdles and allocates the currently available resources such that these needs are met and these hurdles are cleared at the appropriate time. Systems Engineering Management