Mission Systems Engineering Workshop: From Concept to Execution Training by Tonex
This intensive two-day workshop equips participants with the foundational principles and practical tools of Mission Systems Engineering. Attendees will learn how to design, manage, and analyze mission-critical systems through real-world examples, collaborative exercises, and hands-on application of cutting-edge methodologies. The workshop is tailored to provide actionable insights into system requirements, risk management, system architecture, and integration, empowering participants to successfully execute complex missions.
Target Audience:
This workshop is ideal for:
- Systems engineers seeking to enhance mission design skills.
- Project managers involved in mission-critical programs.
- Aerospace, defense, and technology professionals.
- Graduates and researchers interested in systems engineering methodologies.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Understand the key principles and lifecycle of Mission Systems Engineering.
- Develop mission objectives, system requirements, and architectures.
- Conduct risk assessments and trade studies for mission success.
- Utilize practical tools like MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) for system design and analysis.
- Collaborate effectively to solve mission design challenges in teams.
Workshop Modules:
Day 1: Mission Foundations and Architecture
Module 1: Introduction to Mission Systems Engineering
- Overview of systems engineering processes and lifecycle.
- Case studies of successful mission designs.
Module 2: Mission Analysis and Requirements Engineering
- Techniques to define mission objectives, constraints, and performance criteria.
- Developing and validating system requirements.
Module 3: Mission Architecture Design
- Building functional and physical system architectures.
- Using tools like SysML for system modeling and visualization.
Module 4: Trade Studies and Decision-Making
- Conducting trade-offs and optimizing design decisions.
- Collaborative activity: Analyze trade-offs for a sample mission.
Day 2: Risk Management and System Integration
Module 5: Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Identifying technical and operational risks.
- Tools like FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis for risk management.
Module 6: Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V)
- Best practices for system testing and integration.
- Designing IV&V strategies for real-world missions.
Module 7: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Introduction to MBSE tools and digital modeling.
- Practical activity: Create a system model for a hypothetical mission.
Module 8: Team-Based Mission Design Challenge
- Teams will develop a mission plan, including architecture, requirements, risk assessment, and IV&V.
- Presentations and feedback from instructors and peers.
Workshop Resources:
- Access to MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo or MagicDraw).
- Templates for mission analysis, risk management, and trade studies.
- Case studies and pre-loaded data sets for exercises.