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Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (APPEL-vFSE)Systems Engineering & EngineeringNASA Fundamentals

PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS

  • Systems Engineering & Engineering
    Systems Engineering & Engineering
  • NASA Fundamentals
    NASA Fundamentals

Skill Level: Open to all.

Systems engineering focuses on the interfaces among the people, processes, and products that are often outside the responsibility of any one function or discipline. This course equips teams with the knowledge necessary to realize successful solutions. This course introduces the methods and techniques for a structured systems development process that proceeds from requirements to concept to production to operation, and is based upon NASA policy guidelines, specifically NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 7123.1D , 7120.5F, and 8000.4C.

This course was custom-built for NASA systems engineers, project personnel, ground system personnel, systems engineers, and Project Software Systems Engineers (PSSEs). It will benefit anyone who desires a comprehensive understanding of the NASA systems engineering process, design principles, tasks, and deliverables.

Common Competencies
Systems Engineering Competencies

Click here to view the Competency Models.

The course will make available relevant NASA-authored sources and industry materials, including the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook, NASA Lessons Learned, and the INCOSE SEBOK and Competency Model, and additional readings and articles.

APPEL Library Resource
NASA Galaxie Library NASA Galaxie Library
All supplemental resources are NASA accessible only unless otherwise noted.

The program is designed to provide hands-on skills participants can use immediately on the job. Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to:

  • Explain the purpose of systems engineering.
  • Describe the systems engineering process incorporating NASA policy guidelines (NPRs 7123.1D & 7120.5F).
  • Explain the process for system requirements development and management.
  • Describe the system definition process (concepts and architecting).
  • Defend project decisions and trade-off analyses.
  • Analyze product and project risk and mitigation based upon NASA policies and practices.
  • Examine reliability, availability, and supportability factors during the design process.
  • Explain performance measurement needs.
  • Explain verification and validation activities.
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Schedule & Registration

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Platform: Virtual - MS Teams
Central Dec 2-5, 2024
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Tyler Waddell
tyler.c.waddell@nasa.gov
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About the Instructor(s)

Dave Di Pietro

Dave Di Pietro is a systems engineer with over 30 years in aerospace development with NASA, Navy, and Air Force systems, both human and robotic. Most recently, as Senior Engineer for Advanced Concepts and Architectures at GSFC, he led or served as mission systems engineer on over 20 advanced space mission designs from low Earth-orbiting to interplanetary. While at GSFC, he served as Launch Service Manager and Systems Manager for Medium Delta II launch services.

Rick Hefner, PhD

Rick Hefner specializes in systems development and maintenance, project management, Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, technology transfer, and risk management. His experience spans over 35 years.

Dr. Hefner recently served as director of process management at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he managed corporate process initiatives related to Lean Six Sigma and program management. He has held multiple roles with the International Council for Systems Engineering (INCOSE), including technical paper submissions and selection.

CURRICULUM LEAD

Curriculum Question? Contact the curriculum lead below for assistance.

Diana Wehrell-Grabowski
diana.m.wehrell-grabowski@nasa.gov

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