Systems Engineering
NASA takes a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach to systems engineering, encompassing the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. Explore courses, handbooks, and other agency resources for systems engineering.
Office of the Chief Engineer Handbooks
NASA’s Office of the Chief Engineer maintains this valuable collection of handbooks, including the NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Handbook and the Systems Engineering Handbook.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Courses
These courses present the foundations of Model-Based Systems Engineering and its applications at NASA.
Affiliations
NASA Engineering and
Safety Center Academy
(NASA Only)
Live and on-demand content
from researchers, engineers,
and field experts in 19 technical
disciplines relevant to the design,
development, test, and operation
of NASA programs and projects.
NASA Engineering
Network
(NASA Only)
Interact with your discipline’s Technical Fellow, subject-matter experts, and other practitioners through Communities of Practice, access and share Lessons Learned, search NASA repositories
of interest, and more.
Resources:
Technical Authority
The Technical Authority process ensures that the engineering, health, and safety communities have an independent, influential role in providing alternate perspectives during the decision-making process.
Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs)
Explore resources about Systems Engineering Management Plans, a frequently updated document that describes the details of a project, how it is organized, and the resources required through the project lifecycle.
NASA Policies and Standards
Valuable information about NASA’s Policies and Standards, including the NASA Technical Standards Program (NTSP), Systems Engineering Process and Requirements, and Software Engineering Requirements.
Three Sigma Leadership
Three Sigma Leadership is a practical guide to leadership skills for NASA’s Corps of Chief Engineers. NASA sets the bar high for its Chief Engineers, and Three Sigma Leadership explains those expectations in straightforward terminology with relevant experiences from the author’s career.