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Framework for Mission Engineering Competencies
Author(s) -
Hutchison Nicole,
Tao Hoong Yan See,
Miller William,
Verma Dinesh,
Vesonder Gregg
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2018.00497.x
Subject(s) - interoperability , context (archaeology) , identification (biology) , computer science , engineering education , engineering , knowledge management , engineering management , systems engineering , paleontology , botany , biology , operating system
Mission engineering is the application of systems of systems (SoS) engineering in an operational context. The focus is on execution of the mission and this can often require interoperability across an array of heterogeneous systems. This paper presents research resulting in the identification of the critical skills required to successfully accomplish and shepherd mission engineering. The competency model presented herein uses the grounded theory methodology and leverages the Helix methodology. It is based on a combination of interviews with mission engineers together with research in the open and seminal literature. Subject interviews and open source literature cover 1) mission engineering definition and organizational support, 2) identification of competencies and gaps, and 3) future vision. There is an overlap in mission engineering and systems engineering competencies with important differentiation in 1) governance, 2) foundational math/science/general engineering skills, 3) operational concepts, 4) interpersonal skills, 5) and leadership skills.