Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering & Integration Engineering & Integration EDUCATION EDUCATION at Stevens Institute of at Stevens Institute of TechnologyTechnology

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering & Integration Engineering & Integration EDUCATION EDUCATION at Stevens Institute of at Stevens Institute of TechnologyTechnology

FIPT Meeting – June 22, 2005

Dr. Brian Sauser and Dr. David Nowicki, on behalf of

Dinesh Verma, Ph.D.Associate Dean for OutreachProfessor of Systems EngineeringSchaefer School of Engineering

The first course in the SDOE Program was talk in April The first course in the SDOE Program was talk in April of 2001, with 10 participants sponsored by Mr. Lou of 2001, with 10 participants sponsored by Mr. Lou Kratz. These participants were from across the various Kratz. These participants were from across the various DoD components. The other 10 were sponsored by DoD components. The other 10 were sponsored by Lockheed Martin MS2.Lockheed Martin MS2.

The first course was hosted by DAU at Fort Belvoir, The first course was hosted by DAU at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.Virginia.

Since this first course:Since this first course: The SDOE Program and the associated SEEM Department at The SDOE Program and the associated SEEM Department at

Stevens has evolved into the largest Systems Engineering Stevens has evolved into the largest Systems Engineering Program in the United States with over 300 graduate Program in the United States with over 300 graduate students (of these, approximately 50 are doctoral students) students (of these, approximately 50 are doctoral students)

Within the government, the Stevens program has been Within the government, the Stevens program has been chosen as the exclusive provider of SE education within the chosen as the exclusive provider of SE education within the National Security Agency, FAA, and NASA. Many such National Security Agency, FAA, and NASA. Many such agreements exist with our industrial partners.agreements exist with our industrial partners.

A Brief Historical Review…A Brief Historical Review…

National Security AgencyNational Security Agency

US Army - PicatinnyUS Army - Picatinny

US Army - CECOMUS Army - CECOM

US Navy – NAVAIR - LakehurstUS Navy – NAVAIR - Lakehurst

OSD – Logistics P&POSD – Logistics P&P

US Navy – Patuxent RiverUS Navy – Patuxent River

DAUDAU

ITT IndustriesITT Industries

Lockheed Martin (NE&SS)Lockheed Martin (NE&SS)

IBM Public SectorIBM Public Sector

Boeing – Integrated Defense SystemsBoeing – Integrated Defense Systems

Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman

Regular/Scheduled ClassesRegular/Scheduled ClassesOn-Demand Special ClassesOn-Demand Special Classes Strategic AllianceStrategic Alliance

Aerospace/Defense Community – Current Aerospace/Defense Community – Current ClientsClients

General DynamicsGeneral Dynamics

FAAFAAAF Center for Systems EngineeringAF Center for Systems Engineering

IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services

IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services

NOKIA CorporationNOKIA Corporation

IBM Global ServicesIBM Global Services

VOLVO Car VOLVO Car CorporationCorporation

ITT Industries - CommercialITT Industries - Commercial

Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems

Regular/Scheduled ClassesRegular/Scheduled ClassesOn-Demand Special ClassesOn-Demand Special Classes Strategic AllianceStrategic Alliance

Commercial/Consumer Community – Current Commercial/Consumer Community – Current ClientsClients

This presentation is a review of the This presentation is a review of the “current state” of the SDOE “current state” of the SDOE

Program…Program…

Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology

Constantly evolving technology and related standards Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed

processing notes and platforms, security implications Information and knowledge intensive

» Business Constantly changing scope, business processes,

requirements, and expectations Global relevance, scope, and application Evolving marketplace and related vendors and

suppliers» Organizational

Numerous stakeholders, with conflicting preferences Legacy organizational structures impose constraints

Our Emphasis is on Complex Systems…Our Emphasis is on Complex Systems…

Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology

Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed

processing notes and platforms, security implications

» Business Constantly changing scope, business processes,

requirements, and expectations Global relevance, scope, and application Evolving marketplace and related vendors and

suppliers

Complex systems characterized by the following properties and attributes:» Technology

Constantly evolving technology and related standards Multitude of interfaces (hard and soft), distributed

processing notes and platforms, security implications Information and knowledge intensive

System

EffectivenessOperation

Maintenance

Logistics

ProcessEfficiency

OperationalOperationalEffectivenessEffectiveness

Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)/TOC

Reliability

Maintainability

SupportabilityAvailability

TechnicalEffectivenessInherent

PerformanceFunctions

Requirements

Priorities

7

Further, we remain focused on the Further, we remain focused on the “complete picture” when addressing “complete picture” when addressing complex systems…complex systems…

System

EffectivenessOperation

MaintenanceLogistics

ProcessEfficiency

ProfitabilityProfitability

Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV)/TOC

Reliability

Maintainability

SupportabilityAvailability

TechnicalEffectivenessInherent

PerformanceFunctions

Requirements

Priorities

8

Further, we remain focused on the Further, we remain focused on the “complete picture” when addressing “complete picture” when addressing complex systems…complex systems…

Emphasis on the “complete life-cycle” Emphasis on the “complete life-cycle” of complex systems resulted in the of complex systems resulted in the “architecture of our curriculum”…“architecture of our curriculum”…

Systems & Supportability Systems & Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Specific Curriculum FocusSpecific Curriculum Focus

Supported by Mature and Proven Methods, Metrics, Supported by Mature and Proven Methods, Metrics, Tools and Templates for Low Risk and Efficient Tools and Templates for Low Risk and Efficient

ImplementationImplementation

Systems

& Supportability

Engineering

Systems & Supportability Systems & Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Business Process and Operational AssessmentBusiness Process and Operational AssessmentSupport

Customers/Stakeholders in Identification of Business & Operational Shortfalls

Elicit, Gather, & Confirm Business and Mission Intent and Requirements

Translate Shortfalls (Business and Mission Requirements) into Solution/System Requirements

Generate, assess, and evaluate system concepts and technologies

Identify and Manage System Operational, Functional and Operational Baselines

Identify what is Achievable within the Cost and Schedule Envelope

Systems

& Supportability

Engineering

SYS-625: Fundamentals of Systems EngineeringSYS-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

Identify Preferred Implementation Approach

Implementation Approach Trade-Offs vis-à-vis Business/Mission Requirements

Develop System, Solution and Test Architectures

Adhere to Open Architecture Guidelines to Ensure Scalability, Modularity, and Future Upgrades and Enhancements

Adhere to Consistency with OMI & System Management

Adhere to Consistent Solution Testing, Validation and Verification Approach

Determine and Manage Impact to Currently Fielded Solutions

Systems

& Supportability

Engineering

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:System/Solution/Test Architecture DevelopmentSystem/Solution/Test Architecture Development

SYS-650: System Architecture and DesignSYS-650: System Architecture and Design

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Life Cycle Costing and Cost-Benefit AnalysisLife Cycle Costing and Cost-Benefit Analysis

Integrate System Life Cycle Costing and Cost Benefit Analysis (Performance vs. Cost) into the Systems Engineering Process

The Architecture and Implementation “Trade Space” must be Constrained by Cost

Understand the System Cost Drivers

System Upgrades and Scaling

System Technology Refreshment

Focus on Total Ownership Cost and Not Just Development and Deployment

System Operational Support

Infrastructure

Systems

& Supportability

Engineering

SYS-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle CostingSYS-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle Costing

Design for System Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability

Supply Support and Spares ManagementIncrease Commonality Across

Subsystems and PlatformsCoordinate System Upgrades,

Scaling, and Technology Refreshment

System Operational and Servicing Skill RequirementsIncorporate End-User into the

Definition of Human Computer Interface

Rapid Prototyping/Standard Display Formats

System and Platform Documentation

System Training RequirementsMinimize Operational

Configurations that Drive Unique Training Requirements

Systems

& Supportability

Engineering

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Supportability, Serviceability, and LogisticsSupportability, Serviceability, and Logistics

SYS-645: Design for R, M, and SSYS-645: Design for R, M, and SSYS-640: System Supportability and LogisticsSYS-640: System Supportability and Logistics

SYS-665: Integrated Supply Chain ManagementSYS-665: Integrated Supply Chain Management

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Modeling, Simulation, and Decision AnalysisModeling, Simulation, and Decision Analysis

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System Performance Modeling and Forecasting

Volume and Scaling Projections

Network Loading Analysis

Processor Loading Analysis

System Architecture Modeling and Analysis

Timing Analysis

System Risk and Decision Analysis

System Usability Analysis

Rapid Prototyping and Simulation

SYS-611: Simulation and ModelingSYS-611: Simulation and ModelingSYS-660: Decision and Risk AnalysisSYS-660: Decision and Risk Analysis

SYS-670: Forecasting & Demand Modeling SystemsSYS-670: Forecasting & Demand Modeling SystemsSYS-675: Dynamic PricingSYS-675: Dynamic Pricing

Systems and Supportability Systems and Supportability Engineering:Engineering:Management of Risk, Configurations, and Management of Risk, Configurations, and SubcontractorsSubcontractors

Syst

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Supplier, Vendor, and Subcontractor Management

Vendor and Supplier Evaluation and Assessment

System Configuration Management

Version Control

Risk Management

Risk (Schedule, Cost, and Performance) Projection, Identification, Monitoring, and Management

Technology and Obsolescence Management

Commercial Hardware and Software Evolution

Evolving Standards and Technology Projections and Monitoring

SYS-612: Project Management for Complex SystemsSYS-612: Project Management for Complex Systems

Systems and Supportability Engineering:Systems and Supportability Engineering:Specific Curriculum FocusSpecific Curriculum Focus

SystemsSystems

& Supportability& Supportability

EngineeringEngineering

SDOE-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

SDOE-650: System Design and Architecture

SDOE-620: Simulation Based Life Cycle Costing

SDOE-640: Systems Supportability and Logistics

SDOE-645: Design for System Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability

SDOE-665: Integrated Supply Chains

SDOE-611: Simulation and Modeling

SDOE-660: Decision and Risk Analysis

SDOE-670: Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems

SDOE-775: Dynamic Pricing

SDOE-612: Project Management of Complex Systems

Systems Engineering and

ArchitectingSDOE-625: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

SDOE-650: System Architecture and Design

SDOE-612: Project Management for Complex Systems

SDOE-605: Systems Integration

Systems and Supportability Engineering SDOE-625:

Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

SDOE-650: System Architecture and Design

SDOE-645: Design for Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability

SDOE-640: System Supportability and Logistics

Graduate Certificate – Focus Areas (12 credits or 4 courses)

These core course requirements must be satisfied along the way towards a Masters Degree:ALL students must take the following two course sequence:SDOE-625: System Operational Effectiveness and Life Cycle AnalysisSDOE-650: System Architecture and DesignOR, the following two course sequence:SDOE-651: Agile Systems Engineering and ArchitectingSDOE-780: Agile Development Strategies

PLUS, two of the following four options:1. SDOE-611 (System Modeling and Simulation) or SDOE-670

(Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems2. SDOE-612 (Project Management for Complex Systems)3. SDOE-660 (Decision and Risk Analysis) or SDOE 675

(Integrated Supply Chains)4. SDOE-605 (Systems Integration) or SDOE 606 (Accelerated

Systems Integration and Testing)

Doctoral Degree (60 additional credits, after a Masters Degree)

Masters Degree (30 credits)At least 3 credits must be applied towards a project, or 6 credits towards a thesisOver and above the core courses, multiple choices exist for elective courses

Value Chain Enterprise Systems SDOE-665: Integrated

Supply Chains

SDOE-670: Forecasting and Demand Modeling Systems

SDOE-675: Dynamic Pricing

SDOE-640: System Supportability and Logistics

Agile Systems Engineering and

Design SDOE-651: Agile Systems Engineering and Architecting

SDOE-606: Accelerated Systems Integration and Testing

SDOE-655: Robust Engineering Design

SDOE-780: Agile Development Strategies

Systems Engineering @ Systems Engineering @ Stevens Institute of TechnologyStevens Institute of Technology

VCES: Research FocusVCES: Research Focus

Identifying contractual parameters to ensure the success of long-term contractual arrangements such as Performance Based Logistics (PBL).

Identifying modeling techniques to provide a consistent measure to evaluate Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contracts.

Improving the Computational Efficiency for Optimizing a Multi-Echelon, Multi-Indenture, Repairable Inventory System.

Introducing the Notion of Profit in Making After-Market Inventory Decisions

Producing a Fluid Design by Focusing on Enabling Technologies

VCES: Research Focus (cont)VCES: Research Focus (cont)

Multi-Objective Optimization in Inventory, Transportation, Facility and Labor Modeling

Redundancy Optimization for Series-Parallel Multi-State System

A Survey on Supply Chain Modeling with a Focus on the Interrelationships of Inventory, Transportation, Facilities and Labor Models.

Using a Truncated Poisson Process to Predict the Demand for Infrequent, Low-Volume Items

Applying Life Cycle Cost (LCC) to Determine the Optimal Replacement Policy for Components

Redundancy Optimization for Series- Parallel Systems that Include a General Number of Constraints (e.g., weight, cost, system reliability, volume, etc.)

On-Line/Web-Based AvailabilityOn-Line/Web-Based Availability

As of the last year, candidates have the option

of completing the entire Master’s Degree

Program in Systems Engineering via the Web

Further, all the courses necessary for a

Graduate Certificate in Systems and

Supportability Engineering are available via

the Web

The Modular Format:

One week of pre-reading assignments, prior to the

instructional week

One week of instruction (approximately 40 hours),

followed by

10 weeks of homework assignment and project work

Traditional Semester Format

Online Format

Follows a semester schedule

Completely asynchronous and online, with no live

interaction

Possible to complete a Masters Degree in Systems Possible to complete a Masters Degree in Systems

Engineering or a Graduate Certificate in Systems and Engineering or a Graduate Certificate in Systems and

Supportability EngineeringSupportability Engineering

SE/SDOE Program:SE/SDOE Program:Delivery MediaDelivery Media

Intensive Modular Courses/Intensive Modular Courses/Summer-Spring-Winter SchoolsSummer-Spring-Winter Schools

Intensive Modular Courses/Intensive Modular Courses/Summer-Spring-Winter SchoolsSummer-Spring-Winter Schools

Graduate CertificateGraduate CertificateGraduate CertificateGraduate Certificate

Masters DegreeMasters DegreeMasters DegreeMasters Degree

Ph.D.Ph.D.Ph.D.Ph.D.

ASSESSMENT

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Business Reality

Individual

AcademicRigor

PracticalExperience Organization

1.1. Scandinavian Summer Scandinavian Summer SchoolsSchools

2.2. Mediterranean Spring SchoolsMediterranean Spring Schools3.3. Indian Sub-Continent Winter Indian Sub-Continent Winter

SchoolsSchools

The SDOE Program:The SDOE Program:Education Format and StructureEducation Format and Structure

All Courses in the SDOE Program are delivered in All Courses in the SDOE Program are delivered in Week-Long Modules or through On-Line CoursesWeek-Long Modules or through On-Line Courses

1.1. Systems Engineering and ArchitectingSystems Engineering and Architecting2.2. Systems & Supportability EngineeringSystems & Supportability Engineering3.3. Value Chain Enterprise SystemsValue Chain Enterprise Systems4.4. Agile Systems Engineering and DesignAgile Systems Engineering and Design

Masters in Systems EngineeringMasters in Systems Engineering

Ph.D. in Systems EngineeringPh.D. in Systems Engineering

The SDOE Program is often asked to develop specially tailored courses for specific clients. As a function of the subject and the schedule, this can also be addressed. Examples include:OSD – Systems Engineering in the DoD, a 2-day overview of SE MITRE – Systems Engineering for Thought Leaders, a 1-day course HSI – Systems Engineering and Architecting for Homeland Security, a 2-

day overviewNOKIA Corporation – One-Day Executive Presentation on Agile Systems

Engineering; One-Day Overview of COTS-Intensive System Architectures; 2-Day Course on Architectural Thinking, and a 2-Day Course on Architectural Practice

IBM Corporation – One-Day Overview of Systems Engineering for Program/Project Managers; Half-Day Executive Briefing on Systems Engineering and Integration

The Boeing Company – One Day Course on Systems ThinkingSun Microsystems – Half-Day Executive Briefing on Systems

Engineering and IntegrationLockheed Martin and the US Army – Half-Day Executive Briefing on the

“State of SE Implementation in the Aerospace and Defense Industry”.

SE/SDOE Program:SE/SDOE Program:Special Executive and Short CoursesSpecial Executive and Short Courses

Contact Information:

Dr. Dinesh VermaAssociate Dean and ProfessorStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: dverma@stevens.edu

Dr. Mike PennottiSDOE Program DirectorStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: mpennott@stevens.edu

Ms. Judy CuddyDirector, Outreach and Executive EducationStevens Institute of TechnologyEmail: jcuddy@stevens.edu