This example Section 4 of the SEMP defines the system
engineering management processes. The scope and depth of the processes
shall be identified and described and consistent with the specific
project or program.
System engineering management shall be comprehensive, iterative
problem solving process that is used to:
The problem and success criteria are defined through requirements analysis, functional analysis/allocation, and systems analysis and control. Alternative solutions, evaluation of alternatives, selection of the best life cycle balanced solution, and the description of the solution through the design package are accomplished through synthesis and systems analysis and control.
Impacts of the stated system operational characteristics, mission objectives, threat, environmental factors, minimum acceptable system functional requirements, technical performance, and system figure(s) of merit stipulated, proposed, or directed for change shall be analyzed during the conduct of the contract.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.1
System capabilities and the states and modes of the system shall be progressively identified and analyzed as the basis for identifying alternatives for meeting system performance and design requirements.
The system capabilities used include the mission, test, production, deployment, and support functions.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.2
Each capability function and sub-function shall be allocated a set of performance and design requirements. These requirements shall be derived concurrently with the development of capabilities, time-line analyses, synthesis of system design, and evaluation performed through trade-off studies and system/cost effectiveness analysis.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.3
Sufficient preliminary design shall be accomplished to confirm and assure completeness of the performance and design requirements allocation for detail design.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.4
Logistic engineering will be performed as part of the mainstream engineering effort to develop and achieve a supportable and cost effective system.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.5
Life cycle cost analyses shall be performed periodically to update and include the cost of acquisition and ownership.
This effort will result in an identification of the economic consequences of design alternatives.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.6
Optimization shall take into consideration the associated risks, technical performance, schedule, and life cycle costs.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.7
Production engineering analysis shall be an integral part of the system engineering process. It includes producibility analyses, production engineering inputs to system effectiveness, trade-off studies, and life cycle cost analyses and the consideration of the materials, tools, test equipment, ATE, facilities, personnel, and procedures which support manufacturing in RDT&E (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) and production.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.8
The system engineering process shall generate system and configuration item specifications in accordance with the requirements defined in MIL-STD-490A, MIL-STD-970, and DEF STAN 05-28/1 (these will be combined and stated in the 'Documentation Standard'). Examples of the required format will be appended to the Documentation Standard as model texts.
For detailed description see SEMP 4.9
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